The world needs less ‘cool,’ more climate-friendly
As the founder of Really Good Work, Drew Minns and his team design and implement online consumer experiences with the health of our planet front and centre.
Climate Solutions Reporting
Climate Solutions Reporting Project produces written stories, podcasts, and newsletters about Canada's action and inaction in fighting global heating, as well as the impact of environmental degradation and solutions on people and communities. We offer these stories free of charge thanks to supporters and collaborators, including individual philanthropists and foundations. Read more about the project here.
‘Climate History, Climate Hope’ tour hits Royal Ontario Museum
Understanding our planet's climate history is more than just a trip down memory lane — it's essential to make sense of today's world. Professor Soren Brothers draws the throughline at the Royal Ontario Museum as he leads tours of an exhibit called “Climate History, Climate Hope.”
Building up the green builders
A new Building to Zero Exchange is helping the construction industry in Nova Scotia lower the carbon footprints of our homes — and help achieve our climate targets.
Ontario proposes discount electricity rate for public EV charger providers
Starting this month, the Ontario Energy Board will begin public consultations on the proposed new rate. If approved, the discounted rate will be available to public EV charging stations with low usage, ranging from 50 kW to 4,999 kW.
Playing the long game: A closer look at an energy-efficient and affordable housing model
A Liverpool co-op illustrates how energy-efficient buildings are more affordable in the long term and is a good model for communities looking to address the housing crisis.
Inside Montreal’s battle for the last breaths of nature
Montreal is often praised for its green initiatives but people in disadvantaged neighbourhoods often get short shrift when it comes to green spaces.
‘Reached its tipping point’: Tourism and sustainability in Bali aren’t a great match
Over 65 per cent of Bali’s fresh water is funnelled to tourism, which is contributing to a water shortage exacerbated by growing urbanization, recent droughts and climate change.
Dozens of municipalities in Quebec ban fossil fuels in new buildings
The council of the Metropolitan Community of Montreal announced that it passed a resolution to ban the installation of space and water heating powered by fossil fuels in residential, commercial and institutional buildings.
Teen leader keeps planet in mind
Fifteen-year-old Anna Brozek is teaching business leaders about sustainability. Starfish Canada named this Fall River, Nova Scotia student one of 2023’s Top 25 Environmentalists under 25 for her Planet in Mind website.
Indonesian climate tech is raising millions and moving forward
Private market funding for climate tech in Indonesia — in the form of venture capital and private equity investment — has been steadily climbing since the mid-2010s, but the last few years have been rocked by record highs and steep drops.
Green hydrogen in Nova Scotia
How “green” can hydrogen be and how can it fit into Nova Scotia’s energy future?
Nova Scotia’s impressive push towards electrification
The province’s municipalities are transitioning to EVs as quickly and smoothly as a challenging market will allow.
Big data retrofits
A New Brunswick-based company looks to streamline building retrofits in Nova Scotia with the help of AI.
Young climate champ walks the walk
Aryan Gautam estimates he has dedicated 14,000 hours of volunteer work to protecting the planet and the environment. His organization, "Save the Planet-Open Doors," has 2,000 volunteers and reaches 15 million people worldwide.
Sharing hope
Charlotte Taylor tells hopeful stories about the real impacts of climate change. The University of British Columbia student has been selected for a Climate Storytelling Fellowship as part of UBC’s 2024 Communicating Climate Hope conference.