In New Zealand, the construction industry is resisting changes to encourage sustainability in the building code
Revealed: the ‘carbon bombs’ set to trigger catastrophic climate breakdown
The Guardian has published an impressive investigation into the effects some planned oil industry mega projects will have on the environment.
Ontario energy grid emissions set to skyrocket 400% as Ford government cranks up the gas
The Star has a good piece on Ontario's U-turn on clean electricity.
Will electric vehicles kill off gas stations? Fuel companies prepare for an uncertain future
In the era of the electric car, will gas stations fade away like horseshoe makers did when internal combustion engines replaced horses? The CBC's Laura McQuillan has an interesting article.
How To Get Your Home Off Natural Gas
The emissions from your house may not be as obvious as the exhaust from a tailpipe, but they’re just as real. The good news? The latest electric options for heating, hot water and cooking are worth exploring—and there are financial incentives that make them even more appealing.
Why cars like the Hummer are in for a climate-friendly makeover
The Guardian's Oliver Milman has a cheeky take on why Hummers could be good for the environment.
How to wean your house off natural gas (it’s complicated)
John Lorinc has prepared a brief and informative primer on air source heat pumps and the costs and benefits of getting your home off natural gas that Pocket Retrofit Coach Paul Dowsett says should be mandatory reading for anyone interested in fuel switching.
Home and condo builders aim to develop without carbon emissions
John Lorinc writes in the Globe about passive homes and geo-sourced air pumps in new homes across Toronto and Ontario
Electric vehicles save drivers thousands of dollars over life of vehicle: Report
The Vancouver Sun has an article showing most Canadians won't buy another gas-powered car after learning that an electric car will save them tens of thousands of dollars over the life of the vehicle.