What is AI for?
The introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) into our lives has been compared to the Industrial... The post What is AI for? first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
Sustainability
Sustainability: how two “problems” equal one solution
Two economic “problems” confound our policy-making. They appear distinct, yet offer a very promising relationship.... The post Sustainability: how two “problems” equal one solution first appeared on Views from the…
Did anyone tell Premier Smith that the world is awash in oil today; and maybe for the next five years?
Sadiq S. Adatia CFA, FSA, FCIA is a bright man. He is currently the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) for BMO Global Asset Management , and he’s responsible for overall investment…
Alberta Politicians should ask one question: Who is going to buy natural gas after 2035?
Fortis BC has been advertising an interesting programme. The programme is a rebate that assists their customers in transitioning to a new “dual fuel” heat pump system. The idea is…
Canadian Journalists and Politicians need to see the Super-Conductor Powered Train that is coming down the tracks…
When listening to some journalists or some on the political “Right”, you will hear an oft-repeated argument: why do Canadian governments spend so much money on the automobile industry? Andrew…
Prague may only have EV Taxis by 2030
By the end of 2024, Oslo ensured that all of their taxis were electric. Hamburg adopted the same rule at the beginning of 2025; and it seems like Prague might…
The Technology does Exist
If you are a “small c-” conservative in Canada, the argument against moving more quickly to decarbonize our economy has included many points. If you were to speak to Premier…
Who is going to buy Alberta coal?
If you listen to Alberta’s United Conservative Party (UCP) and the government it runs, you might have heard them talk about the economic need to mine coal on the Eastern…
If we want to preserve an automobile manufacturing Industry in Canada, the Federal Government should keep our Electric Vehicle mandate.
President Donald Trump seems to want to get rid of the North American Automobile Industry; an industry which was started on both sides of the border. President Trump wants to…
What happens to the Alberta Energy Industry when Buildings can produce more energy than they consume?
To me the idea that a building can produce more energy than it consumes is a bit mindblowing. It sounds like a crazy idea. When I first heard it, I…
The UK election will truly effect Alberta
The UK is going to look a lot more like Scandavia by 2030. If you look at the parties in the new Parliament, most of their platforms said the same…
Scoring Canada environmentally
There is no issue of more importance than the environment. If we can’t learn to... The post Scoring Canada environmentally first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
Clothes Dryers are an indication of the world to come
LG is a South Korean technology company that makes amazing things. They’re a manufacturer of appliances, computers, electronics, speakers, mobile products and HVAC (heating and air conditioning) products. For the…
Does the Alberta Legislature know that more than 12% of the buses in London, England are battery-powered?
It is easy to see the countries that have pushed towards electrification of their private car fleet. Norway is an easy stand out. By 2025, Norway will only register new…
Alberta could start small….
What I find remarkable about “small c-” Canadian Conservatives is how reluctant, how reticent, they are to acknowledge the economic change that is going on around them. Unlike Brian Mulroney…
Do kids have to sue for a sustainable future?
Much publicity was generated recently by a court case in Montana (Held v. State of Montana). A nonprofit called Our Children’s Trust, acting on behalf of 16 young Montanans, sued…
Japan—role model for a sustainable future?
There was a time, specifically the late 80s and early 90s, when the land of the rising sun was being touted as the new economic superpower. Since the end of…
An open letter to Premier Smith
I didn’t vote for Danielle Smith and her party, nonetheless I thought congratulations on her victory were in order. Consequently I wrote her the following letter. Dear Premier Smith: Congratulations…
Generative AI—threat or opportunity?
“No contract! No content!” and “Here’s a pitch: Pay us, Bitch!” Thus the Hollywood members of the Writers Guild of America colourfully voice their views during their strike against the…
Are we on a path to sustainability?
Humanity’s biggest challenge is sustainability. How does our avaricious species live within the natural constraints of the planet? Certain global trends suggest we may inadvertently be answering that question. Superficially…