How Heat Pumps Work
Despite the climate crisis some places (like Canada) are still building houses with fossil fuel based heating systems, and this needs to change. Gas companies and their planet-killing kin have…
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Engineered Stone Banned Down Under
If you don’t work in one of the building trades then you might not know about engineered stone, but you have definitely seen it and probably touched it. It’s a…
Solar Retaining Wall Goes Live in Switzerland
It might seem odd to put solar panels on the side of walls in a region with mountains, but that’s exactly what’s happening in Switzerland. One of the cantons in…
Canada Now Requires Companies to Disclose Who Benefits
Following similar legislation in other countries Canada has finally introduced a beneficial ownership requirement on Canadian companies. Federally registered companies will have to disclose who owns them, which means it’ll…
USA to Clamp Down on Methane
When it comes to emissions from fuels methane is amongst the worst. The so-called natural gas is incredibly bad for the planet because it’s so effective at accelerating the greenhouse…
Let’s Mine Landfills for Profit
Extracting resources from under the ground is an expensive and environmentally harmful thing to do. It’s also political challenging in many places to open (or expand) new mining operations, the…
We Will Triple Renewable Power Global by 2030
With renewables already cheaper than fossil fuels it’s not surprising that uptake in renewable energy is increasing. The benefits of renewable aren’t just a clean source of energy but also…
To Increase Equality Tell People the Rich Don’t Have to Work
The rich keep getting richer because we think they work for it. The thing is, they don’t work for their wealth that separates the wealthy from everyone else. What allows…
Connecting People, Knowledge, and the Environment in Remote Canada
The Torngat Mountains are gorgeous and after reading this article I now have another place on this beautiful planet that I want to see in person. The article isn’t just…
Iraq Looking to the Sun to Power its Future
Iraqi oil fields have a lot of fossil fuels ready to be exported, and that’s a problem. The Iraqi population, like many oil states, don’t benefit from the cheap oil…
Reducing Food Waste by Setting Goals
The best way for a regional government to reduce food waste is to set goals. Previous and common efforts focus on messaging and even in increasing the cost of managing…
Figuring Out AI Consciousness
AI generated image Artificial Intelligence keeps popping up everywhere from generative AI which created the image above to the financial sector. What AI is currently doing is copying and reformatting…
This Northern Canadian City is Investing $100 million into Cycling Infrastructure
People opposed to efficient transportation systems argue that cycling infrastructure doesn’t work in the winter, and anybody not suffering from car brain knows that people can ride bikes in cold…
New Sail Technology Saves Money and Reduces Emissions
In the early days of this site we posted about a company that was adding sails to giant freighters and how this hybrid approach would save money and fuel. The…
A New Guide to Science Advocacy
Scientists used to think that sharing the facts and evidence of an issue was enough to sway policy makers and the general public. Unfortunately, with many issues facing us today…
Memes Saved the Lives of Anti-Vaxxers
COVID brought forth more than just a disease of the body, it also raised the profile of anti vaxxers so much so that they shut down Canada’s capital for weeks…
Rethinking Assets can Alter Our Political Equation of Climate Change
They emphasis the need to address asset revaluation concerns in the context of climate politics and suggests that a focus on domestic politics is crucial. They also discusses the role…
Kenyan Farm Foments Fossil Free Fertilizer
Yes, fertilizers exist that don’t make use of fossil fuels; however, the use of petoreluaem based fertilizers have become a mainstay of modern industrial agriculture. This use of fossil fuels…
The Fence Tourists Love to See
Down in New Zealand there’s a fence that people go out of their way to see. This fence was the first of its kind and was built to keep invasive…
In Cold Weather, Heat Pumps Outperform Fossil Fuel Furnaces
If you don’t already have a heat pump then you’re going to want one ASAP. These machines that act as heaters in the winter and air conditioning in the summer…