In a recent article in the Globe and Mail, James Chappel, Associate Professor of History at Duke University, offered an intriguing perspective on two significant realities of our time: an aging population and a warming planet. While seemingly distinct, these phenomena intersect in ways that present both challenges and opportunities for progress. Global warming is...
Our New Year’s resolutions pledge a fresh start. Narrative Research shows that while 46% of Canadians made resolutions in 2023, statistically, most resolutions fail over the year. Since our health and the health of the planet are inextricably linked, it is time to resolve to live more sustainably instead. But what does this mean? By...
Every year, I cringe when the Christmas decorations show up in the stores the day after Thanksgiving. The Christmas shopping season, or at least the planning of it, is upon us. Christmas can be extravagant and expensive. And let’s face it – a lot of gifts are unnecessary. A celebration that is supposed to be...
The urgency of today’s global challenges, highlighted by frequent extreme weather events and the inequality faced by low-income and developing populations, signals a pressing need for change. The warning sounded by environmentalist David Suzuki resonates deeply. We have prioritized economic gains at the expense of our environment, blindly pursing endless growth on a finite planet....
“Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink” — a line from the poem “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” depicts the irony of a sailor stuck on a ship, surrounded by salt water he cannot drink. Water is essential for life. Can you imagine not being able to drink water, either because there isn’t any...
This article first appeared in the Globe & Mail, June 2024 By DANIEL O’BRIEN and RYAN RIORDAN Daniel O’Brien is partner, sustainability and climate Change, PwC Canada and a member of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD). Ryan Riordan is director of research at the Institute for Sustainable Finance, which acts as the co-convener in Canada for TNFD. Much...
To establish a more sustainable future, it is essential we examine where we are going wrong and identify the low hanging fruit that can lead us to meaningful change.
A former coalfield community, Gateshead, England, is using the water that has filled abandoned tunnels to heat hundreds of homes.
Canada is one of the highest per-capita water users in the world. We use more than twice as much water as Europeans.
The conversation has switched from the high cost of stopping global warming to the personal costs.
