Divestment is not a new concept. For over 4 years, investors and large companies (including some of the largest banks) are starting to consider investment in fossil fuels as risky. The potential for

Robert Reich looks at Big Money in politics, the decline in democracy, and Trump's election.

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

Over the last 15 years, Canada has held the record for waste production per capita, in addition to a high household consumption rate. Only 8% of plastic waste is actually recycled, despite various

A recent study published by Nature estimated that limiting global warming to 1.5°C — instead of 2°C — above pre-industrial levels would avoid about US$30T in damages. These US$ 30 000 billions, far

There’s no denying that digital technology and social media have dramatically transformed our world. We are very good at creating new tools, but less so in optimizing their use for the good of all

A recent study by David Hughes, Canada’s Energy Outlook, analyses Canada’s energy system, taking a detailed look at Canadian energy consumption, renewable and non-renewable energy supply, the state of

Carbon is a key component for life on earth. It comes in many different forms, from industrial materials like polymers and graphene to trees and soil. However, the ways in which humans have captured

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has forecasted a 30% expansion of the total global energy needs between now and 2040. While electric cars are helping to slow this down, the petrochemical

Discussions about the pay gap often explore the different social factors at play. However, the emotional toll it takes on those who are most affected, namely women and people of colour, is often