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A GOOD WAR

While it seems like an oxymoron, I’m struck by the hope that reading this work by Seth Klein can inspire.

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RETROFITS FOR NET ZERO HOUSING

I’m very excited to see this comprehensive solution presented at COP26, and becoming a recognized solution to the problem of retrofitting the world’s existing housing stock.

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FOCUSING OUR ENERGY

I’ve been reading ‘Doughnut Economics’ by Kate Raworth and feel a measure of hope for a turning point in how societies might account for the earth’s finite resources in their economic thinking.

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C40 CITIES

Toronto has been a member of the C40 Cities for 15 years, with former Mayor David Miller having been the 2nd Chair starting from 2008 to 2010. When I dig into what this has meant and what City staff have been doing it seems that much is happening behind the scenes that would do well to be much more visible.

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