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Four actions to support a sustainable democracy

Published: April 17, 2025

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Insight on today's issues

Big issues like climate change and social justice can feel overwhelming to tackle. The first step? Understanding. UBC experts help navigate the issues with ideas on how to shape a better world.

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Why AI can’t take over creative writing

Writers want to use their creativity, not reproduce what a random person would write

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Put a finger down if TikTok has made you think you have ADHD

How to critically evaluate health-care information on social media

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Net-zero homes are touted as a solution to climate change

Government and industry collaboration can help overcome cost and technological barriers to net-zero home ownership

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Actions for change

What can you do to make life better for yourself, your community and beyond? Learn how to harness the latest advances in health, science and technology, business and more.

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Youth are charting new freshwater futures by learning from the water

Land-based learning programs can help address ecological grief and foster community

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Insects in the city: How urban trees could better support biodiversity

Why planting trees that support insects and microbes matters more than you might think

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Four ways to build wildfire resiliency in BC

Getting tougher on building codes, regulating development and creating FireSmart incentives for homeowners could help, UBC experts say

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