Expert	Faculty/Department	Media Outlets
Graeme Howe	Arts and Science Chemistry	Deutsche Welle (DW): Plastic packaging might be biodegradable after all, say German scientists Dr. Howe weighs in on the German discovery that PHL7 enzymes 'eat' PET plastic faster than LCC enzymes.
Christian Leuprecht	Arts and Science Political Studies Smith School of Business School of Policy Studies	Globe and Mail: Canada is allowing Russia’s energy blackmail to win the day in Europe Dr. Leuprecht co-writes an op-ed about how Canada is the sole NATO ally with the potential to backfill European energy demand and dependency on Russia.
Morrison, Robert	Arts and Science English Language and Literature	CBC Online: Persuasion modernizes Jane Austen for a new generation — but does it lack sense and sensibility? Dr. Morrison talks about the adaptation of Persuasion and how he doesn’t think there is a need to simplify the writing in order for younger generations to appreciate it.
Power, Elaine	Arts and Science Cultural Studies Gender Studies School of Kinesiology and Health Studies	Wealth Professional: Canada's income gap decreased thanks to pandemic assistance programs Dr. Power talks about how recent Canadian data has showed that basic income works.
Zechel, David	Arts and Science Chemistry	Deutsche Welle (DW): Plastic packaging might be biodegradable after all, say German scientists Dr. Zechel talks about the importance of conducting research into creating the optimal enzyme to degrade PET plastic.

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