Author Archives: Oruba Alwan

Very Special Invitation for Anyone and Everyone – Carbon Literacy Training – Free and Online

Humber College is hosting a very special carbon literacy webinar event in association with South West College and the Carbon Literacy Training group and I wanted to reach out to everyone here in a special capacity to see if you had an interest in attending Spread the word

Posted by Oruba Alwan on July 14, 2024

Power Up, book by Yasmin Ali

Excited to share my thoughts on ‘Power Up: An Engineer’s Adventures into Sustainable Energy’ by Yasmin Ali. This book offers a captivating journey into the world of sustainable energy, exploring the crucial role engineers play in combating climate change. Ali’s narrative not only highlights the pressing need for clean energy solutions but also showcases the […]

Posted by Oruba Alwan on May 16, 2024

Obstacles to action on climate change, all over the world

Climate accountability — investigating and understanding the various drivers of delay on climate action — is critical to understanding and addressing climate change. Our work includes both print and audio stories, and beginning in 2023, we also began co-publishing with a variety of other publications. We work with partners in a variety of ways, from […]

Posted by Oruba Alwan on December 10, 2023

Mass Timber 2023 – Magazine

Our annual issue covering all things mass timber is here! We take a deep dive into the industry right now, mapping new and exciting manufacturers, think tanks, organizations and schools, as well as provide coverage of successful new case studies. As mass timber continues to revolutionize the AEC industry, this issue is your of-the-moment guide […]

Posted by Oruba Alwan on November 15, 2023

The Sustainable Utilization of Wood in Construction

Analysts have calculated that utilizing wood in 80% of new residential building projects in Europe alone would absorb 55 million tons of carbon dioxide (CO2). This would effectively halve the CO2 annual emissions caused by the construction industry in Europe. Meanwhile, supply chain issues, rising energy costs, and scarcity of materials highlight a need for […]

Posted by Oruba Alwan on August 31, 2022

What is Resilience? A Framework for Weathering Stormy Times

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Posted by Oruba Alwan on June 26, 2022