Climate Solutions Reporting

“Artists are here to cause revolution,” said Danielle Khan Da Silva, a Canadian artist celebrated for her photography, filmmaking, and writing. “They have the ability to take people into different worlds… We really need to give people tangible solutions, again, through story, through art.”

Vancouver-based Daanaa’s 'system on a chip' could make large-scale renewables projects cheaper and more efficient — and bring solar-powered cars closer to reality. The startup is seeking the first commercial contracts for its power conversion technology.

Calgary's Residential Solar Calculator, launched in early 2022, assesses the energy potential for households planning to install solar panels on their properties.

Sacha Shaw set out on his worldwide slow-travel experiment from his hometown of Melbourne in early 2023. His goal was to travel with a reduced carbon footprint and challenge the status quo that permits only a small privileged minority to fly.

Bill Darnell has been helping protect what we love since he helped found Greenpeace in 1970. He recalls the meetings always ended with one member, Irving Stone, making the peace sign and saying “peace.” I suggested we make it a green peace, and “Greenpeace” was born! 

The Green Lane Landfill, Toronto’s primary waste disposal site about 200 km west of the city, is projected to reach capacity by 2035. With no available land within its municipal boundaries to construct a large-scale landfill, the city must look to other jurisdictions to dispose of its garbage.

Natural solutions, such as encouraging beaver activity and integrating rain gardens, will be paired with infrastructure improvements that balance ecological and community needs to protect the Xwémalhkwu from flooding.

A study from the University of Oregon, published this month in the journal Environment and Behavior, found that climate news that includes a solutions angle is more likely to influence people to take action — whether by supporting policies that address greenhouse gas emissions or donating to environmental causes.

Anthony Taylor is an associate professor with the University of New Brunswick specializing in the relationship between forestry and climate. He demonstrated the link between tree diversity and carbon sequestration in a 2023 paper published in the journal Nature, comparing these two metrics on 406 sample plots across the country.

Erlene Woollard is a Suzuki Elder who works on many climate-focused projects. She partners with diverse youth climate activists to organize and deliver intergenerational workshops.

Canada’s healthcare sector emits more greenhouse gases than aviation and shipping, yet remains largely unchecked. Speaking at the GLOBExCHANGE conference on Wednesday, medical experts warned that as climate change worsens, hospitals and clinics are contributing to the problem.

Under Nicolae Ceaușescu’s communist rule, even a Romanian-made Pegas was out of reach for most people. Adrian Niculcea had to wait for communism to fall and Western products to flood the market before he could own a bike, a grey racer. His love affair with cycling has continued. Now, at 48, Adrian rides an iGo electric fat bike in the streets of Montreal, no matter the season.

A group of Canadian women leaders are demanding stronger climate action with the official launch of the Canadian chapter of Women Leading on Climate at the GLOBExCHANGE conference in Toronto.

Mitigating the widespread damage caused by flooding can be complex, but one solution gaining momentum is banning basements. Basements are the first places to flood, and some researchers say continuing to construct them means expensive repairs for homeowners and places tenants in vulnerable situations.

By the end of the year, Toronto will be the second city in Canada to have emission reduction rules for new and old buildings. If designed correctly, experts say the rules could be an important step toward the city’s climate targets while avoiding rent hikes for tenants.