Climate Mitigation

People Power: climate change action in your hands

Climate change requires us all to do our best to lead more sustainable lives.

May 1, 2023 6:15 AM Read more >

Concrete’s carbon problem: How tech can clean up concrete

A new problem for the old-school material: How to align concrete production methods with carbon reduction targets?

Apr 1, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

LEEDing the way to the future: How green buildings fight greenhouse gas emissions

“All new municipal buildings in Vancouver must meet LEED standards going forward.”

Mar 1, 2023 5:27 PM Read more >

Mindfulness in the supermarket: How to reduce your food waste

Sure, you can go into the grocery store and buy a mango any time of the year. Here's why it's probably not the best idea.

Feb 1, 2023 6:15 AM Read more >

The future is electric: How TransLink is changing in a changing world

Here's what TransLink is up to on the climate mitigation front.

Jan 1, 2023 12:10 PM Read more >

The port in the storm: Climate change and the Port of Vancouver

As the biggest port authority in the country, how the Port Of Vancouver addresses climate change is imperative

Dec 1, 2022 7:37 AM Read more >

Blue carbon: The untapped resource in defence of the atmosphere

Vancouver is sitting on a goldmine of gas. Well, next to one. And it isn’t gold per se, but blue.

Nov 1, 2022 6:25 AM Read more >

Air quality and your health: What Vancouver residents need to know

Just what is in 'bad quality' air? How do we measure it? And can we mitigate smoky air?

Oct 3, 2022 9:06 AM Read more >

Water conservation makes the world go ‘round: How not to be a water waster

One drippy faucet adds gallons a day of water use. Here are some tips for conserving the precious resource.

Sep 1, 2022 6:30 AM Read more >

Zeroing in on garbage: How to minimize all kinds of waste in Vancouver

The City of Vancouver has a Zero Waste strategy. Here's what that means for you, and how put to less into your garbage bin.

Aug 2, 2022 8:01 AM Read more >