What contributes the most to sustainable community development--public space, where people can connect outside of their normal circles? This Spanish city, Pontevedra, banned all but the most essential
Climate science is becoming more and more dire. This article entitled, Why the next three months are crucial for the future of the planet, is an important read. Also see our front page news about the
While economic growth has proven to be beneficial, especially in high-income countries, when pursued indefinitely it carries a burden. As it becomes harder to reach, economies are following a more
Two islanders living over 10,000 kilometres apart set out on an extraordinary poetic expedition through Greenland. What brought them together was the shared effects of climate change. Aka Niviâna is
The National Zero Waste Council argues we need to focus on waste prevention as we produce more garbage per capita than 16 other OECD nations. This is a win-win scenario, as it isn’t just ecologically
This latest article in the Washington Post talks about the dangers of chemicals in food colorings, preservatives and packaging are to children. It then goes on to talk about the attempts to discredit
Société de transport de Montréal (STM) and the Société de transport de Laval (STL) have awarded the Winnipeg-based company, New Flyer Industries, the largest ever battery-electric bus contract in
A wise friend once told me I had to read The Economist, and I replied, “whatever for”. She told me it is always good to ‘hear’ what the other side has to say. Over the years, however, both The
Climate solutions could deliver at least US$26 trillion in economic benefits through 2030, while producing more than 65 million low-carbon jobs, preventing over 700,000 premature deaths, and