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Nuclear is Not the Solution

Join UBC SPPGA and IRES for this book launch and conversation with its author, M.V. Ramana, and panelists Allison Macfarlane and David Boyd!

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IBioS Seminar Invitation

The Interdisciplinary Biodiversity Solutions Collaboratory (IBioS) just launched a Graduate Student Seminar series for students interested in social, ethical, and ecological issues and dilemmas surrounding biodiversity conservation, restoration, management, and governance. Please join and enjoy the planned series while meeting like-minded people (and enjoying some free food).

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