Canadian cities hoping to lead the charge on climate change action should be taking notes from the Texan capital of Austin, writes columnist Hamish Stewart.

Canada's G20 peers are realigning their financial systems to drive climate action

A U.S. bank leads its North American peers with divestment of $4 billion USD in commercial assets, as legal scholars advise mission-­driven organizations and pension funds on climate change strategy

The falling cost of renewable energy systems means that all new buildings in Canada could be built to zero net energy standards.