Darlene Necan, a First Nations woman, attempted to build a cabin in the area where she grew up. Necan was charged with fines up to $10,000 through the Public Lands Act by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. Other community members do not understand why the Ministry is concerned …
California passed the Water Bond which secures $7.5 billion to fund water projects and programs relating to water conservation and recycling, groundwater cleanup and water storage. These funds are allocated to different programs that require certain projects to go through a public competitive grant process. Jerry Brown, an advocate for …
The author of this article from Bloomberg advocates for the replacement of 12-foot lanes and the standardization of 10-foot lanes, and contradicts the popular belief that wider lanes are safer. Referring to urban high-speed and free-flowing roads, such as downtown streets, arterials, collectors, and highways, the author explains that wider …
This video introduces a new carbon capture technology from British Columbia, Canada. Currently a prototype, the technology directly absorbs and traps CO2 already released into the atmosphere. Compared to the rate of carbon absorption by trees, the company believes that the Air Capture is a faster and more feasible solution, …
This article from The Economist introduces an environmental dilemma when it comes to creating renewable energy sources, with a focus on solar energy. California’s Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System (SEGS) is the largest solar thermal power plant in the world. While it has created more than 2000 jobs during its …
This article from The Economist explains one reason some economists are against minimum wages, or “wage floors”: minimum wages lead to job losses. Firstly, in the past, economists believed that firms hired employees based on their perceived value. With the implementation of minimum wages, firms are forced to pay workers …
This article on Architizer showcases 10 housing projects that were designed to offer more than just affordable and decent living spaces. When affordable housing complexes first appeared in the mid-20th century, they were typically concrete structures that felt isolating and discouraged complete communities. Today, modern architects are creating alternative, more …
The Shakespeare by the Bow program hosted by Theatre Calgary traveled throughout Calgary as Shakespear on the GO. A Midsummer Night’s Dream was the featured performance of the production adapted by actor and playwright Anna Cummer and directed by Kelli Fox. Cummer and Fox were interviewed to get a better …
According to Mike Bulthuis, the executive director of the Ottawa Community Land Trust, Community Land Trusts are non-profit trusts created and trusted by the community, to hold land for community benefit. The primary goal is to avoid ‘renovictions’ and to preserve what exists. Most of the trust’s financial model relies …
Various cities across the world use retrofits as a strategy to reach their decarbonization plans. However, such a strategy comes with hidden costs. Building retrofits requires two areas of focus: the building fabric and building services. Different buildings need to be customized to adapt to the appropriate environment and climate. …