Danielle Salvatore, Senior Director, Technology at Miru Smart Technologies Corp., penned this article several weeks ago, and sadly, passed away after an accident at Whistler on March 9th. In the words of her friend, fellow UBC student, and…
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With thanks to Dilhari Fernando (for the explainers) and Mitchell Beer (lots of news and related links) this page is a comprehensive resource on understanding both the need for – and challenges facing – the implementation of a…
Countries have different economies and geographies, so each country has a different pathway to a net-zero emissions economy. As a result, sustainable finance taxonomies are being developed around the world to help link regional capital markets with their…
Guy Dauncey, Co-Founder at West Coast Climate Action Network, discusses the logistics of building a sustainable green economy. Seven key areas are addressed, and the proposed changes include taxation for ecological harm, circular economy legislation, and community-based projects.…
By 2035, Canada mandates all vehicle sales be electric, hybrid, or hydrogen-powered. Carter Li, CEO at SWTCH Energy, stresses that there is inadequate home charging, particularly for those in apartments or condos, to support this mandate. Incentives, technological…
Louie Porta, Executive Director at Oceans North, emphasizes the interconnection of ocean and climate health and stresses the crucial role of Indigenous Peoples as stewards. Oceans North advocates for place-based marine conservation, emphasizing co-created policies and community well-being…
Canada’s electricity demand is expected to increase significantly. Claude Vachet, Managing Partner at Cycle Capital, highlights how more efficient power electronics, particularly those using wide-bandgap semiconductors, are essential to manage the surge. Canada has a competitive advantage in…
Karen Farbridge, President at Karen Farbridge & Associates, discusses the history of the energy transition. Today, there is an “implementation gap” in community energy and emissions planning. To address this, cities are adopting new governance models, emphasizing vertical…
In the commercial real estate sector, collaboration is crucial to achieve emission reduction targets. Melissa Ferrato, Vice President, ESG at First Capital REIT focuses on the battle of decarbonization in retail real estate, where limited control over tenant…
