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This piece originally appeared as an op-ed in the Toronto Star. NOTE: It may appear naive to try and compromise with an industry as powerful as the fossil fuel sector (accustomed to getting their way, no caveats) – never mind … Continue reading
The following appeared in the Globe and Mail, Mon Feb 11/13 Cleantech @ MaRS Globe Feb. 11.13a Given we’re selling oil from Alberta at 30% below market (and get negative federal revenue from it anyway – see the BlueGreen article … Continue reading
Here’s an excerpt from my upcoming book Hot Water that tries to answer the big one. (Note: unedited, not final, no footnotes – all data references to World Energy Outlook 2012, Energy Information Agency) How much will it cost to turn … Continue reading
When a respected bastion of hard-headed journalism like the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) publishes a piece urging climate quietism – don’t worry, be happy! – it’s worth taking a harder look. Unlike web sites like WattsUpWithThat, or Murdoch’s other mouthpiece … Continue reading
David Keith is one of the sharpest minds to tackle the carbon/climate problem; refreshingly hard-headed about the scope of the problem and associated scale of relevant solutions. His recent talk at the SDTC Investor Forum in Calgary, Alberta hit the … Continue reading
Cape Farewell brings together artists and climate scientists. The hope is to affect the zeitgeist of our times, to somehow engender in the broader public consciousness an awareness of how urgent the climate crisis has become. Scientists haven’t been able … Continue reading
In his latest op-ed, Bjorn Lomborg continues to play the role that suits him best: providing comfort to those who prefer not to worry about climate disruption. In it, Lomborg questions the idea that a warming climate brings more extreme … Continue reading
NYC is setting heat records. And Canadian cleantech company Regen is helping them avoid brownouts with its swarm-based automated peak reduction technology. Fitting, as this week the Canadian Consulate launched their much-anticipated Cleantech Accelerator, spear-headed by highly capable Regine Clement. … Continue reading
Canada doesn’t spend a lot of time or money trying to field a world-champion soccer team. We don’t even try to have the CFL compete with the NFL. It doesn’t matter how much time and money we might spend on … Continue reading
Honoured to be named to this group. Ontario has placed a big bet on clean energy. The Green Energy and Economy Act is the most progressive piece of climate legislation in North America. It’s also an important piece of Ontario’s … Continue reading
