Wow...this is pretty amazing!

UBC ranked #1 in the world for its efforts on climate change

Good on our old Alma mater and our current home.

UBC has a magnificent setting and we get wonderful views from our penthouse.

Ah...the old Main Library...love how they kept the orignal architecture. Jim and I spent a lot of time here.

"The University of British Columbia (UBC) has found itself at the top of a new global list for it efforts on climate change and number one in Canada for its approach to urban issues.

See also

• Canada ranked 3rd best country in the world for education
• UBC ranked one of world's best universities for multiple subjects
• UBC named one of the top 40 universities in the world

On Wednesday, UBC announced that is has been ranked number one in the world for taking urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts and ranked one in Canada for making cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable, according to Times Higher Education(THE).

“UBC’s achievements in these rankings is a clear reflection of the great work of our students, faculty and staff who combine their expertise to ensure UBC is a leader in creating vibrant, sustainable and connected communities and campuses,” said UBC President and Vice-Chancellor Santa J. Ono."

For the complete article:

https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/ubc-number-one-climate-change-2018?fbclid=IwAR2T7Bb5O4USXUWwiORsj1q5acboOO0b9vkHhN3JWEgtrdJRPeLfdWZMcIc#.XKcWdsS9H64.facebook