In a recent interview, Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson called waste management a “sexy” topic for Edmontonians. Hey, we’re all a little loopy after such a long winter.
Climate Change
Where Do Ontario Political Parties Stand on Environmental Issues?
The past decade has taught environmentalists a hard truth about voting patterns, one that many have been trying valiantly to change: the environment takes a backseat when issues surrounding jobs and the economy are front and centre. Just ask Green Party leader Mike Schreiner. “The year 2007 was a great […]
Bike City, Great City
City councillor David Chernushenko’s documentary “Bike City, Great City” showcases the facet of Ottawa transportation that is ready to shine: cycling. With a “silver” rating in terms of cyclist accessibility, designated by the League of American Bicyclists and the Share the Road Coalistion, Chernushenko shows how the nation’s capital can […]
7 Easy Ways to Green Your Commute
The average Canadian spends 26 minutes getting to work each morning, according to Statistics Canada. Considering that we’re a nation of drivers (82 per cent of commuters travel to work by car), it’s no wonder most metropolitan areas are plagued by traffic congestion and poor air quality. Reduce your commuter […]
Finally, a Solar Car That Doesn’t Look Like a Spaceship
The cutting edge in solar cars is a vehicle that looks like something your dad might drive every day on his way to the paperwork bureaucracy factory. In the early days solar cars stretched the definition of the term. They were more like flying saucers than earth-bound vehicles. Drivers lay […]
The Good Neighbour
Director Astrid Schau-Larsen’s The Good Neighbour, Den Gode Naboen in Norwegian, follows the journey of Julie Strand Offerdal as she gathers evidence of how the activities of Statoil – a 67% Norwegian government owned oil and gas supplier– impact the lives of people living right next door to their Canadian […]
Is Canada Suffering from Dutch Disease?
Everyone agrees that Canada has a lot of oil and that those oil resources are worth a lot of money. Yet, as a large, diverse and well-educated country, there’s no particular reason to build the Canadian economy on such a narrow foundation as oil. But, with oil sands exports growing […]
How to Talk to People About Climate Change
The climate is changing, and more quickly than expected. What was once only in computer models is now before us: rising temperatures, melting Arctic ice, migrating species, Hurricane Sandy and other storms. Disruption is the new normal.
Implementing the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe
The Neptis Foundation is well known for its research reports on land use and transportation issues in the Toronto region. It is one of the few outfits currently publishing material at a regional scale of analysis in Canada. So when Neptis releases a new report, it’s a bit of an […]
Share Now: Your How-to Guide to Getting More and Wasting Less
Sharing is about maximizing the use of products, services and ideas in order to minimize overall consumption by a community. This principle has a surprising number of applications – people can and do share just about anything. It’s also nothing new; sharing books, movies, equipment and hand-me-downs has been common […]
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