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The Elders’ calls to action for COP28

The climate crisis is a global emergency and COP28 will serve as a pivotal moment for accountability on climate action. Leaders must demonstrate their commitment to charting a better future in Dubai. Spread the word

Posted by Aleksandar Janicijevic on December 7, 2023

EXPLORE EQUITY IN YOUR CITY

HealthyPlan.City combines built environment datasets from different sources with demographic data from the Canadian Census to present a picture of environmental equity in urban areas for 129 cities across Canada. The data used in this tool covers municipalities in Canada with a population of over 30,000 individuals. Urban boundaries are established by Statistics Canada and […]

Posted by Elaine Bradbee on December 5, 2023

How cities are spearheading adaptation action

Cities, as hubs of innovation and diversity, play a critical role in leading climate action. From deploying Nature-based Solutions to implementing waste management techniques, they are not only adapting to the challenges posed by climate change but are setting examples on how to thrive in the face of climate change. Discover how cities part of […]

Posted by Cheryl Bradbee on December 4, 2023

The great carbon divide

We are not equally to blame for rising temperatures, and recognizing that is an important step in identifying possible solutions. Spread the word

Posted by Aleksandar Janicijevic on November 30, 2023

Climate change: Rise in Google searches around ‘anxiety’

Online search queries related to “climate anxiety” have risen, according to data gathered by Google and shared exclusively with BBC 100 Women. Studies also suggests that women are more affected by climate anxiety than men. Spread the word

Posted by Aleksandar Janicijevic on November 22, 2023

More than half of world’s largest companies’ net zero pledges are false promises

The recent InfluenceMap study, assessing the climate commitments of nearly 300 of the world’s largest companies, has uncovered a troubling trend: over half are at risk of ‘net zero greenwashing.’ This finding highlights a significant disconnect between corporate pledges to support the Paris Climate Accord and actual policy actions, casting doubt on the integrity of […]

Posted by Elaine Bradbee on November 20, 2023

We have given Earth a fever

On the afternoon of 3 May 2016, firefighters spotted a plume of smoke near the Canadian oil city of Fort McMurray. It was early in the fire season for the subarctic region and slabs of ice were still floating on its lakes. A water-bombing helicopter was immediately scrambled but it was already too late. Within […]

Posted by Cheryl Bradbee on November 18, 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