Our Blog
Sharp opinion and analysis on issues that are critical to sustainable development.
-
February 10
What the mighty mangrove tells us about our broken relationship with nature
Mangrove trees can sequester up to ten times as much of our carbon pollution as rainforests and help defend against flooding. Their roots help anchor shorelines around the world, protecting coasts from the devastating impacts of storm waves.
Read More -
February 3
Buildings and Construction: A sleeping giant for climate action
Today, the construction and operation of buildings is responsible for 40% of all energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Energy demand from this sector is expected to grow by another 50% by 2050.
Read More -
January 22
Deep Dive Into Fisheries Subsidies, Part 2: Cheap gas and free nets causing problems for shrimp
Stories of success in Latin American fishing communities have nothing to do with the price of gas or getting cheap equipment. Instead, there must be a system that protects their business from illegal fishing.
Read More -
January 20
How Costa Rica’s environment minister talks to his daughter about climate change
Do we need new, advanced technology to reduce carbon emissions? Carlos Manuel Rodríguez, Costa Rica’s Minister of Environment and Energy, says we already have the best “machine” for the job: Trees.
Read More -
December 23
Is Climate Art the Right-Brained Approach We Need to This Crisis?
A new wave of climate art comes with a strong message for audiences who might not be reached by traditional media or the scientific community.
Read More -
December 17
A Long and Winding Road: COP 25 end notes
If there is one word to sum up what turned out to be the longest Conference of Parties (COP) in UNFCCC history, it’s arguably “frustration.” Now that COP 25 has wrapped, it’s worth looking back at what was—and wasn’t—achieved.
Read More -
December 6
Way to Go Winnipeggers, on Getting Us Even Closer to Protecting Lake Winnipeg!
Winnipeg is getting even closer to increasing the protection of Lake Winnipeg from harmful algal blooms. And it's thanks to Winnipeggers of all stripes!
Read More -
December 6
Deep Dive Into Fisheries Subsidies, Part 1: Senegal and the suffering sardinella
Overfishing has reached alarming proportions in West Africa, affecting the local economy, culture and people's daily lives. How can a WTO agreement on fisheries subsidies help?
Read More -
December 5
Should We Have Impact Assessments for Disruptive Technologies?
If we don’t create basic assessment systems to make sure we’re using new technologies to advance carbon-neutrality and sustainability, we put our future at risk.
Read More -
November 23
What is COP 25? Why is it blue? We have answers
Forget what COP stands for? Not sure what, exactly, happens at these events? We asked Reporting Services expert Dr. Jennifer Allan to give us some answers.
Read More