Royal Roads University: Canadian Universities Should Focus on Climate Action Rather than Academic Ex

[rangerrebew]

 
Royal Roads University: Canadian Universities Should Focus on Climate Action Rather than Academic Excellence
23 hours ago Eric Worrall 32 Comments
Essay by Eric Worrall

“… forward-thinking universities won’t be measuring excellence using status rankings and H-factors. Instead, they will show their value through community-based metrics …”

Universities have a vital role to play in tackling climate change

Published: June 26, 2026 2.55am AEST
Sarah Elizabeth Wolfe Professor, School of Environment and Sustainability, Royal Roads University
Philip Steenkamp President and Vice-Chancellor, Royal Roads University

Governments, corporations and other institutions must all play constructive roles in mitigating the impacts of climate change. Universities, too, can and must help with that effort.

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The Canadian government’s drought assessment shows above-normal temperatures and lower precipitation across the Pacific Northwest this El Niño season. An early-season drought — which could affect Vancouver Island — will negatively impact farms, wetlands, wildfire risks and water demand from seasonal tourism. Higher temperatures, tinder-dry forests and already scarce water supplies are a lethal combination.

https://wattsupwiththat.com/2026/06/28/royal-roads-university-canadian-universities-should-focus-on-climate-action-rather-than-academic-excellence/

[rangerrebew]

If Marie Curie had focused more on climate change and less on medical and scientific stuff, we wouldn't have this dilemma today.   

[IsailedawayfromFR]

If Marie Curie had focused more on climate change and less on medical and scientific stuff, we wouldn't have this dilemma today.   

Good point

[DefiantMassRINO]

Will universities by ranked by the % of their students who graduate with jobs that pay salaries that are enough for them to pay back student loans while still enjoying the same, or greater, standard of living as their parents?