Cities Hold the Key to a Livable Future

Today, nearly 3.9 billion people-----half of the world's population-----live in urban areas. By 2050 that number is expected to nearly double.
Posted On 11 May 2016

Advancing the Well Being of City Residents – The Social Progress Imperative

The capital of Iceland will be the first city in Europe to use the Social Progress Index to map and improve the well being of all its residents.
Posted On 04 May 2016

Turning the Tide on Plastic Waste

A new report finds Ontario can reduce waste and raise funds to protect the Great Lakes by putting a deposit on plastic bottles
Posted On 29 Apr 2016

Reducing food waste could help mitigate climate change

Currently, one third of global food production never finds its way onto our plates.
Posted On 08 Apr 2016

B.C. mayors call for stronger carbon tax

Local governments are important partners in climate action, B.C. Mayors, Climate Leadership Council says.
Posted On 07 Apr 2016

GM crops can thrive as climate warms

Plants genetically modified for hotter temperatures and increased CO2 could raise yields to alleviate global food shortages.
Posted On 04 Apr 2016

When Companies Track Their Climate Emissions

Voluntary greenhouse gas accounting has become common in the private sector, but is it helping?
Posted On 02 Apr 2016

US faces floods of climate refugees

New research warns that more than 13 million American citizens could be at risk of being forced to move away from vulnerable coastal zones because of sea level rise.
Posted On 23 Mar 2016