The government can’t be blamed for a global shift away from new fossil fuel development. They can and should be held to account for not understanding this shift, as well as the devastating cost to the province resulting from this lack of understanding and planning.
This pandemic is teaching us how a lack of action endangers others
Climate change is like that - we can’t see the body bags piling up right in front of us in most cases, but people are dying nonetheless. When it comes to climate action, don’t be like those anti-maskers promenading perversely on Stephen Avenue in a state of denial. Take action on climate change in any way you can and help save lives.
Late spring, few fires
Dakin says there has only been one fire this year in the Athabasca Forest.
Shipping to New Mexico: Shell eyes new system
If the process proves to be more economical, it could be a bit boost to the Fort McMurray area
Hodson: A trashing of everything that has made our community the success it is today
Okotoks Councillor Laurie Hodson has shared his speaking notes from the historic vote where Okotoks council voted to set aside its internationally-renowned sustainability framework. Hodson voted against the motion, but the motion was passed (see my previous blog post and more official background on the decision here). Here is a slightly abridged version of his comments … Continue reading Hodson: A trashing of everything that has made our community the success it is today
The bizarre end of an era for Okotoks sustainability
Early indications were that the council vote today in Okotoks was not going to go well. Councillors Laurie Hodson and Stephen Clark were strong in their commitment to Okotoks' sustainability model--a globally recognized, award-winning approach to community development based on the concept of "living within your means." But both were worried and as we know … Continue reading The bizarre end of an era for Okotoks sustainability
How to save water
Found this one via George Stroumboulopoulis.
My favourite topic: Water and how not to waste it
H2O gluttons take note!
Infographic Love: Plastic bags
My latest crush is on infographics. Source: Reusable Grocery Bags
Letter to the Editor: Calgary Regional Partnership jeopardizes Okotoks’ sustainability
Published in the Western Wheel on Feb. 9, 2011: Dear Editor, Truper McBride, the chair of the Calgary Regional Partnership (CRP) is quoted in the Rocky View Weekly this week as saying that for members of the partnership, “residential development densities of between eight and 10 units per acre are non-negotiable.” The former Mayor of … Continue reading Letter to the Editor: Calgary Regional Partnership jeopardizes Okotoks’ sustainability
