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Kyla Tienhaara is an Associate Professor in the Department of Global Development Studies at Queen's University. She holds a PhD in Environmental Studies from Vrije Universiteit. Tienhaara's research primarily explores the impacts of economic globalization on environmental governance, focusing on opportunities available through the Green New Deal in Canada and the United States. Her work includes case studies of green investments at various governmental levels and examines the capacity of global institutions to facilitate or constrain environmental initiatives. She has received several grants, including those from Mitacs and SSHRC, to examine topics such as energy policies in response to economic crises and the role of Export Credit Agencies in financing fossil fuel projects. Tienhaara's published works include a forthcoming Routledge Handbook on the Green New Deal and various articles discussing investor-state dispute settlements and regulatory challenges posed by international trade agreements. She also engages students in relevant research areas and offers opportunities for graduate internships.
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