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.

Local Governments and Climate Action

In February, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) held their 2023 Sustainable…

Is this a real possibility—Net Zero?

Reposted from Carbon Neutrality Canada. Is this a real possibility—Net Zero?

A Recommendation for an Emissions Cap

Reposted from Carbon Neutrality Canada. A recommendation for an emissions cap?

Why is data on climate change so important?

Reposted from Carbon Neutrality Canada.

Did you know that Texas is a leader in solar and wind energy?

Did you know that Texas is a leader in solar and wind energy?

A rainforest’s second chance

An Indonesian tropical rainforest that was given a second chance to thrive offers lessons about…

The rise of solar reflective paint for climate adaptation

Climate change is expected to increase the frequency and intensity of extreme heat events according…

How sustainable is your city?

Launched in June 2022, a new and novel index reveals how well cities worldwide are engaging in…