Good News
You will find in this section examples of achievements showing that progress is made such as new laws, standards, and norms that support more compassionate and more ecologically responsible practices on the Planet. You will also find reports and research findings that either indicate progress on the path towards greater ecological balance, or provide guidance for such.
Consumption-based emissions are under our control!
A recent report, The Future of Urban Consumption in a 1.5°C World, showed that for cities in North America, Europe and Oceania, consumption-based greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are larger than sector-based emissions, in some cases three times larger. According to the...
Letter to Mr. Jim Watson Mayor of Ottawa
Dear Mr. Watson, I’m writing about a global initiative I hope Ottawa will be part of in the near future. It’s C40 Cities, a Climate Leadership Group that connects more than 90 of the world’s leading cities with commitment to take ambitious climate action and build a...