Canadian Politics is Missing the Heath Costs of Dirty Energy TSSS Contributor May 26, 2017 CSR in Canada, Energy, Cities and Climate Change The political process will begin to address these problems when there are strong, effective environmental advocates in every party caucus.
Canada’s Disaster Preparedness Falls Short. We Must Rebuild Better, says Trudeau. The Energy Mix May 16, 2017 CSR in Canada, Energy, Cities and Climate Change, Social Impact, environmental impact We’re going to have to understand that bracing for a 100-year storm is maybe going to happen every 10 years now, or every few years,” the PM said.
Sharing Economy Thrives in Toronto. Reflects Success of Library of Things Movement Cat Johnson April 13, 2017 CSR in Canada, Innovation Leaders, sharing economy With four locations and a variety of workshops and community events, the Toronto Tool Library is a pioneer of the lending and sharing movement.
Can Energy Recovery from Waste be part of Ontario’s Circular Economy? Michael Zabaneh April 12, 2017 CSR in Canada, Business and Sustainability, Culture and Leadership, circular economy, Waste Reduction, political leadership Governments must decide whether capturing energy-from-waste is a better alternative to landfilling.
REPORT: Food Waste in Canada TSSS Contributor April 12, 2017 CSR in Canada, Food and Sustainability, Waste Reduction Food waste arises at all levels of the value chain, with the consumer being the largest contributor.
Alternative cleantech Investment Options for Canadians Corporate Knights March 13, 2017 CSR in Canada, ESG/Investing, renewable energy Sustainable investing in Canada is growing fast - here are some great emerging options.
Canada Can Handle a $100/Tonne Carbon Tax The Energy Mix February 9, 2017 CSR in Canada, Energy, Cities and Climate Change, political leadership The chief economist at the Conference Board of Canada says the Canadian economy can handle a carbon tax of up to $100 — even if the US says no.
Canadians are misinformed about basement flooding compensation, poll suggests. TSSS Contributor January 30, 2017 CSR in Canada, Energy, Cities and Climate Change It is simply a matter of time before all homeowners experience overland flooding, so preparedness should be in place now.