By Don Shafer Michael Mann, climatologist and geophysicist, and author of The Madhouse Effect speaks about the politicization of climate change because of the implications involved in the scientific statements, that are on their own very clear about the causes and effects of climate change. Mann also talks about the "side door" that allows lower the resistance and denial toward climate change, one of the greatest security threats nowadays. Listen to THE INTERVIEW WITH Michae

By Cesar Carreño Within the context of urban GHG emissions comes a selected variety of protocols, principles and standards. These can be originated from international organizations (UNFCCC); private sector & NGOs (WRI; ICLEI; C40) and National level (National Government); being this last one adapted to the local context with minor changes. Working with such variety of guidelines can be confusing as some of them express the same numbers although with different names sometimes;

The National Climate League sparks competition among Canadian communities to boost quality of life while cutting greenhouse gas emissions. Montréal, Canada (August 14, 2018) — The National Climate League (NCL) launches today to measure what matters to citizens across Canadian municipalities. Which major metropolitan centre leads on air quality? Which suburbs enjoy the best public transit service? Which towns have set themselves apart on waste management and green jobs? In a r

By the NCL Team Winnipeg laces up to get playing in the National Climate League! During breaks in this warming-up period, we sat down with the Winnipeg Climate Hub to talk about their preparation, their expectations and the importance of obtaining data that matters to citizens. In Winnipeg Hub's words, discover why every Canadian city and town should take advantage of this League. Why is important for The Winnipeg Hub to measure what matters to citizens? You get only what you

By Kristi L. Heiman The solitary becomes the collective and from there comes a profound shift. Efforts to minimize the effects of environmental degradation starts with ordinary citizens whose activism begins with a news story, campaign, or a friendly conversation. Green Neighbours 21 (“GN21”) formed in Toronto in February 2007 when 60 residents of Ward 21 congregated at a community centre to launch monthly meetings to help energy savings in homes. Volunteers spearhead green e