Views from the Edge

Conversations from the Edge

Welcome to the CRC blog, where we discuss bleeding edge issues around sustainable community development. The term ‘bleeding edge’ connotes the idea of our failure to somehow or other convince the publics about the urgency of responding to climate change now, and that we need to better communicate the principles and practises of sustainable development to the wider publics. So, yes it takes courage to be 'at the edge', and sometimes one 'bleeds' a lot, but let's start the conversation now.

What will climate feel like in 60 years?

In 60 years, our home city of Victoria, British Columbia will likely feel more like Seattle,…

What is progress?

Did you know that in 1901, an estimated 38% of cars in the United States were electr

It’s Time to Step Up

Environmental impact studies of oil sands in Alberta are failing to inform on the health (or lack…

The Green New Deal

Last week, the U.S. unveiled a Green New Deal resolution, which outlines plans to become carbon…

Youth Speak Up

Last week, our front page featured the civic work of 16-year old Greta Thunberg urging immediate…

It's time for the Feds to Step Up

Buildings are responsible for 40% of energy-related carbon dioxide emissions worldwide, so they…

The Blame Game

This article in the National Post points out some of the complexities of reducing GHG emissions and…

We have a fighting chance now

According to the latest research published in the journal Nature Communications, we have…

Some More Facts

A recent article by the Toronto Star refutes some of the warnings about Ontario's proposed increase…

Getting the Facts

The Internet is both a force for dark and light. In today’s post-truth world, it is important to…

The Good Society—Embracing the Potential

In this interview with Texan scientist, Katharine Hayhoe, she states “opposition to climate change…

UN Climate Talks

The 24th Conference of the Parties (COP24 to the UNFCCC) took place from December 2-14 in Katowice…