Construction, Renovation and Demolition Waste in Canada – The Problem and What We Can Do
Canada produces about 4 million tonnes of Construction, Renovation, and Demolition (CRD) waste every year. Examples of CRD waste materials include concrete, wood, metals, glass, and plastic. About 20% of […]
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The Importance of a Sharing Economy
The overconsumption of resources by humans needs to be addressed if we are to solve environmental challenges such as climate change and biodiversity loss. We currently have about 8 billion […]
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A Just Transition for Workers Due to Canada’s Energy Sector Transition
According to a recent report from TD Bank, between 312,000 and 450,000 workers directly or indirectly employed by Canada’s oil & gas sector are at risk of job loss due […]
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Reducing Harm from Chemicals and Bill S-5
Chemicals that cause diseases are in many products and yet many of us are not aware of the associated risks. Synthetic chemicals can be found in food, plastics, furniture, food […]
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The Aviation Emissions Problem
If the aviation sector were a country, it would place sixth in greenhouse gas emissions, between Japan and Germany. Global air travel demand was expected to triple between 2020 and […]
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Small Modular Reactors – Nuclear Energy and Climate Change – Pros and Cons
Nuclear power sources are highly controversial as they produce energy without contributing much to climate change or air pollution but at the same time result in toxic waste, safety issues, […]
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Fossil Fuel Subsidies in Canada
Fighting climate change through measures like putting a price on carbon requires focus. Unfortunately, governments around the world – including in Canada – subsidize the carbon emitting fossil fuel industry […]
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The Need for a Right to a Healthy Environment
Many Canadians might think they have the right to a healthy environment – which includes fresh air, clean water, and a natural environment that supports people and our planet – […]
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Conflicts and Climate Change
The US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin has said that “no nation can find lasting security without addressing the climate crisis” and that climate change is a “profoundly destabilizing force” and […]
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Embodied Carbon in Buildings and Climate Change
Building operations and building construction industry emissions together were responsible for 38% of global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions in 2019. About three quarters of that consisted of building operations such […]
