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Rick Smith

Leadership

These should be the climate change priorities for Canada’s new government

by Rick Smith

OPINION | With a fresh mandate, here’s what Prime Minister Mark Carney needs to focus on for Canada's climate and energy future

Climate

A new chapter begins for the Canadian climate change conversation

by Rick Smith

OPINION | Here are three ways the next Canadian government can make effective progress on climate change

Leadership

How to focus the fury for good

by Rick Smith

OPINION | We need to use our rage over the state of politics and our climate future, not be consumed by it

Global progress on climate change is accelerating
Climate

The facts of climate progress are the antidote to pessimism

by Rick Smith

OPINION | Don't let defeatism obscure the truth: major progress is happening on climate and clean energy around the world

Climate

10 good-news stories on climate and clean energy in 2024

by Rick Smith

2024 was better for climate action and the green transition than many people realize. Here are some encouraging signs for an accelerating

Waste

The moment of truth is now here for plastic pollution

by Rick Smith

OPINION | A recent study that found microplastics in men’s testicles is the latest to drive home the reality that we can’t

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Energy

Going electric will save Canadians money on energy costs

by Rick Smith

OPINION | Average household energy bills will be 12% lower in 2050 thanks to the transition away from fossil fuels

Climate Crisis

How COP26 is making me believe that things are different this time

by Rick Smith

What’s clearer to me than ever after a week in Glasgow is that the carbon transition is accelerating

Canadian cities lead in climate change fight
Climate Crisis

Canadian cities lead the way in the fight against climate change

by Rick Smith

Though cash-starved and hard-hit by COVID and climate change, cities are punching well above their weight for solutions

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