PostedApr 6, 2023 | climate change, community, policy, sustainability
Say Yes to 100% Zero-Emissions Electricity in Canada The David Suzuki Foundation is running a campaign to push for ambitious Clean Electricity Regulations (CER) in Canada. The Government of Canada is drafting new CER’s to drive progress towards a net-zero electricity...
PostedApr 3, 2023 | climate change, community, Education, international news, news, sustainability
Summary of the Findings This IPCC Synthesis Report (SYR) is a summary of all reports of the IPCC’s 6th Assessment Cycle published between 2018 and 2023. The SYR included the landmark Global Warming of 1.5°C, the more recent reports demonstrating how anthropogenic...
PostedMar 28, 2023 | climate change, energy, international news, opinion, sustainability, technology
Necessary Adjustments? Compiled by Ross Thrasher Just Transition Sometimes the transition to clean energy runs into opposition from unexpected sources. The January 2023 issue of Harper’s Magazine contains an article by Hillary Angelo entitled “Boomtown: a solar land...
PostedFeb 10, 2023 | community, Education, opinion, policy, sustainability
GTEC is pleased to share the brilliant work of Coro Strandberg. Coro is leading the way in developing social purpose business and board governance and defining the role universities can play in shifting to a regenerative society. This is the February newsletter from...
PostedFeb 7, 2023 | climate change, community, Education, opinion, sustainability
This is the text of GTEC Executive Director, Arden Henley’s presentation to the 2nd Annual Summit on Mental Health and Climate Change, February 3, 2023 Thank you for the opportunity to share my thoughts with you today. To situate myself very briefly, my ancestors are...
PostedFeb 1, 2023 | climate change, community, Education, sustainability, Youth
Communities across Canada are already beginning to face a multitude of challenges related to the climate crisis. Many governments and organizations are making significant strides towards developing climate mitigation and adaptation strategies. However, building social...
