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.

Sunny Days are Here Again

The Liberal government tabled their first budget today, and the numbers are very promising for…

Getting the Monkey off your Back

As I sit here on a sunny Saturday morning, trying to face the ‘tyranny of the great white page’, I…

A Plea for Transition Strategies

This article talks about how all of BC's reductions in greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) will be wiped…

Edging Forward

One in seven Canadians live in poverty and there are an estimated 150,000 to 300,000 people…

Moving Forward on the Agenda

I am sharing with you today an exciting new network in British Columbia, the LEO Network, that…

Another Environmental Star Leaves

I am feeling very sad this morning at the news that Jim MacNeil has died. He was one of my mentors…

Connecting the Dots

What is the relationship between animal welfare, human welfare, local economic development and…

MIT Economists Call for Carbon Tax

About three quarters of global greenhouse emissions come from burning fossil fuels, with coal…

Moving Forward on Climate Change

Sustainable Canada Dialogues (SCD) sent an open letter to Prime Minister Trudeau prior to his talks…

Acting on Climate Change

Leonardo DiCaprio’s commitment to being a voice for climate change action was at the forefront even…