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.

And now for some good news...

Investment in solar power is due to overtake oil production in 2023.

The Playground City

New York City currently has an office vacancy rate of 17.4%, a figure that has skyrocketed since…

Sweden's shift to heat pumps

Sweden's transition from oil to heat pumps has helped bring about a significant decrease in carbon…

Multi-residential retrofit program announced in Montreal

The Greater Montreal Climate Fund has entered into a partnership with Efficiency Capital to launch…

Germany calls for global meeting on fossil fuels

Germany is urging world leaders to come together and declare an end to the use of fossil fuels. As…

Germany to ban new oil and gas heating systems

The German government has approved a bill that bans the installation of most new oil and gas…

Tiny Homes as Affordable Housing

The 12 Neighbours NGO is building a tiny home development in Fredericton, New Brunswick. The…

How Cities can Fight Climate Change

Reposted from Carbon Neutrality Canada.

Is our Government up to this?

Reposted from Carbon Neutrality Canada. The latest IPCC report highlights the eight things…