Car and tar sands emissions combined generate nearly one-fifth of Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions, and the oil sands’ contribution will nearly triple this decade if production rises as forecast. Both carmakers and those developing Alberta’s oil sands claim new technologies will make their industries greener.

This year's G20 summit in Toronto won't come close to solving the world's economic problems since it ignores too many critical issues. Here are some that should be addressed.

Kathy Bardswick, CEO of The Co-operators Group Ltd. believes insurance companies should focus on sustainability. She talks about climate change, natural disasters, adaptation, and her professional journey to the top that began deep underground in a copper mine.

Dr. Vandana Shiva, philosopher, environmental activist, eco feminist and founder of Navdanya speaks about the dangers of corporate greed, measuring happiness instead of profits, and the importance of a strong commitment to the greater good. Graphics and illustration by Albert Kwon; directed by Jon-Erik Lappano; music: "Quittin' Time" by Patrick Lee. Dr.

Featuring Dan Ariely, professor of behavioural economics at Duke University and best-selling author of Predictably Irrational and the Upside of Irrationality. In this video (part 1 of 2), he tells us why people don't care about climate change, and how we can use the power of the human ego to shift our behaviours to be more environmentally responsible. Watch Part 2 here

Mere “balloons and t-shirts” initiatives just aren’t going to cut it today.