UBC declares climate emergency, will divest endowment fund out of fossil fuel companies

UBC has declared a climate emergency, and as part of their efforts, the board of governors has agreed to move investments away from fossil fuels.

This follows a long-running discussion by various parties about whether this is a necessary move to help protect the environment.

Mike Smyth hosted a debate on the topic on the Simi Sara Show on Tuesday.

Guest: Michelle Marcus

UBC Alma Mater Society councillor

Co-ordinator of UBCC350, group pushing for UBC to divest away from fossil fuel companies

Guest: Stewart Muir

Resource Works, pro-resource development group

UBC alumnus, opposes divestment

UBC has declared a climate emergency, and as part of their efforts, the board of governors has agreed to move investments away from fossil fuels.

This follows a long-running discussion by various parties about whether this is a necessary move to help protect the environment.

Mike Smyth hosted a debate on the topic on the Simi Sara Show on Tuesday.

Guest: Michelle Marcus

UBC Alma Mater Society councillor

Co-ordinator of UBCC350, group pushing for UBC to divest away from fossil fuel companies

Guest: Stewart Muir

Resource Works, pro-resource development group

UBC alumnus, opposes divestment