Last week, the U.S. unveiled a Green New Deal resolution, which outlines plans to become carbon neutral in the next 10 years. With a WWII-level of economic transformation, it calls for national
Last week, our front page featured the civic work of 16-year old Greta Thunberg urging immediate action on climate change. Student strikes in Australia, Scotland and Ireland were joined by England,
Buildings are responsible for 40% of energy-related carbon dioxide emissions worldwide, so they have a big part to play in keeping to a l.5 degree increase. The built environment must be carbon
This article in the National Post points out some of the complexities of reducing GHG emissions and some of the ironic aspects of blaming others rather than everyone acting now. It is interesting that
According to the latest research published in the journal Nature Communications, we have a fighting chance to keep climate change in check if a phaseout of fossil fuel infrastructure were to begin
A recent article by the Toronto Star refutes some of the warnings about Ontario's proposed increase in minimum wage, now rescinded by Premier Doug Ford. TD Bank predicted 50,000 to 150,000 jobs lost
The Internet is both a force for dark and light. In today’s post-truth world, it is important to get the facts right. It is also a source of light as it can make connections and inform more people
In this interview with Texan scientist, Katharine Hayhoe, she states “opposition to climate change is a symptom of a society that is politically polarised between those who cling to the past and those
The 24th Conference of the Parties (COP24 to the UNFCCC) took place from December 2-14 in Katowice, Poland. Expectations were high for governments to make clear commitments and see whether the world
Relationships weave in and out, we sometimes don't hear from friends and colleagues as life trajectories diverge but then something magical happens, we reconnect and space and time seem to disappear.