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.

The Best Men Can Be

In response to the #MeToo campaign, Gilette tackled toxic masculinity, bullying, and harassment in…

To Meat or not to Meat

Research shows that one of the most effective ways we can tackle climate change is by reducing our…

How to Communicate the Facts

The CBC just released this interactive news story about snow fall. Besides being visually…

Misplaced Concreteness

There is a scholar, Alfred Whitehead, who talks about the fallacy of misplaced concreteness, that…

Chilling News

This Guardian article, "What is the polar vortex—and how is it linked to climate change?", explains…

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…