Cows, coal and cars. Together they account for roughly half of all human-caused greenhouse gases. To solve global warming, the world need only ban beef,
For many Toronto residents, the July 2013 floods remain a vivid memory. A storm unleashed 126 millimetres of rain on Toronto over the course of two hours. Assessments in the months after pointed
Putting wind turbines in the ocean remains more expensive than onshore development, but this hasn’t slowed growth of the offshore wind market – at least
Originally published on Ensia. Memorial Day barbecues and parades were thwarted this year in Houston when a massive storm dumped more than 10 inches of
What makes a “green” or “climate-friendly” infrastructure project? It’s easy to get into a heated debate over the specifics. If your goal is strictly to
Shipping container, recycled concrete pipe, or treetop – take your pick. Yes, this is an article about sustainable hospitality, and yes, the three strange options
More water you don’t want, less water that’s desperately needed – welcome to the whacky, unsettling world of human-caused climate change. As jurisdictions like California
This article was originally published by Ensia. Can autonomous cars be a boon for the environment? The transportation sector is the second largest source of
Research continues to emerge showing how social wellbeing can be significantly improved when people have greater access and exposure to green space. The latest comes
Evidence is mounting that green buildings have a positive effect on health outcomes for tenants, but more research is needed.
The “city of tomorrow” has been an object of fascination throughout history for artists, futurists and architects. As the centre of rapid change, cities are
This article was originally published on The Conversation. As geographer David Lowenthal writes, “Landscapes are formed by landscape tastes.” The lawn – ideally green and
Red tile roofs, a backyard barbecue, a clubhouse in the style of a French chateau. Welcome to Orange County. No, not Orange County, California, the
When a person sees a lawn dotted with dandelions, one of two thoughts likely comes to mind: the gardener is lazy or the property owner
Corporate Knights has ranked cities based on their sustainability performance for several years, but each time it has been a challenge finding data that is
In the heat and stink of the summer of 1854, London was held captive by a virulent cholera outbreak. Hundreds were dying and no one
October 2008 was a dark time for the environmental movement in British Columbia and throughout Canada. The economic downturn had focused the electorate’s attention away
Toronto installed the highest square footage of green rooftops last year than any other Canadian city, and was second in North America behind Washington, D.C.,
Toronto Atmospheric Fund, an arms-length municipal agency and endowment created to help reduce air pollution and GHG emissions in Toronto, has spun off a new
Los Angeles, the city of angels, is aiming within the next 10 years to become the first big city in America to achieve zero waste,
Oregon has proven itself as one of the greenest U.S. states, but the Beaver State isn’t resting on its laurels. This July, it will launch
The leader of the World Bank Group has the worthy challenge of protecting the world’s most vulnerable populations from the chaos created by climate change.
Utilities in North America are facing an aging problem on two fronts: aging infrastructure and an aging workforce. Can a new generation of entrepreneurs and engineers help utilities address
Chances are slim that shiny new nuclear plants will be built in Ontario. High upfront costs and a history of delays and cost overruns are
This article originally appeared on Bloomberg New Energy Finance. For the last two years, I have drawn on Russian imagery to illustrate the state of the
Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Heising-Simons family announced a new program last Wednesday called the Clean Energy Initiative to accelerate reform of the U.S. electricity grid.
This article originally appeared on the Future Food 2050 website. As Electrolux design director Thomas Johansson heads off to his Stockholm office in the morning,
This article was originally published by The Conversation. It’s no surprise that dirty air kills. In fact, air pollution was recently placed in the top
Safety checks increase costs for garment factories Garment factories in Bangladesh have undergone extensive safety inspections since the collapse of Rana Plaza in 2013, which
Electric bicycles are fun, and practical, particularly for commuters who face steep hills and the occasional strong headwind. Breaking a morning sweat in a business
