climate crisis
Immersive art as a call to action in Interglacial
August 3, 2026Glaciers are not only rivers of ice, but also ancient, geological reflections of time. We are currently living through interglacial — the stage of the ice age characterized by warmer temperatures. Through her exhibition Interglacial, environmental artist Desirée Patterson explores the impacts of climate change and our responsibility to protect not only glaciers, but also diverse ecosystems. The Peak spoke with Patterson to learn more about Interglacial and her artistic practice leading up to the exhibition. After being inspired by Mission Blue — an acclaimed documentary that highlights the work of marine biologist Dr. Sylvia Earle — Patterson recognized “the…
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Tying masculinity to stoicism makes the world worse
July 13, 2026We can all attest to a growing phenomenon of masculine self-help within the past few years. Quarantine as a result of COVID-19 gave many of us a shared sense of isolation and helplessness. This moment was a prime backdrop for…
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AI is not a magic trick
January 27, 2026Content warning: brief mentions of death, suicide, torture, and sexual assault. Recently, Billie Eilish shared a post on Instagram about artificial intelligence that has haunted me ever since: “AI consumed more water this year than the global bottled water industry.”…
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SFU sets Global Institute for Agritech in motion
December 3, 2024In early November, SFU established its latest research institute, the Global Institute for Agritech (GIA), to “seek innovative solutions” for agricultural development and food security amid the climate crisis. The GIA aims to “conduct cutting-edge research on innovative agritech solutions”…
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Climate change fuels human-caused wildfires too
October 12, 2023You don’t have to look far to find news about wildfires impacting communities across Canada. It seems like every year BC experiences its “worst wildfire season” on record, and the issue isn’t just local. Greece, Spain, and Hawaiʻi endured devastating…
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SFU researcher publishes first study on climate change’s effects on mental health
March 8, 2022SFU health science assistant professor Kiffer Card and a team of health and psychology researchers from the Mental Health and Climate Change Alliance recently concluded a study outlining the effects of climate change on British Columbians’ mental health.The research is…
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All students should be taught climate literacy
February 3, 2022Properly educated, young people hold great potential to mitigate the effects of climate change. The environmental movement — which seeks to promote the responsible use of resources — has been gaining momentum, but how many students have time in their…
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Political Corner: Why it’s important to implement ecocide
October 25, 2021In the last year alone, a BC town was burned down by raging forest fires, flooding in Germany and China killed hundreds, and the southwest United States faced its worst drought in a century. Climate change is accelerating and emissions…
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Unearthing the connection between climate change and food insecurity
October 4, 2021Just a few months ago, BC experienced an unprecedented heat wave, which reached temperatures close to 50°C and resulted in 815 deaths. Health officials have now deemed it Canada’s deadliest weather event to date. Although June’s heat wave is behind…
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