From the archives: Boomers and bikes were made for each other
There are alternatives to driving that can work just about anywhere.
From the archives: Falls may soon be the leading cause of death
But this isn't just a problem of aging; It's a problem of design.
From the archives: Older pedestrians are dying on our roads
'Shared responsibility' is code for "it's always the pedestrian's fault" — but that doesn't work when you're talking about aging boomers.
From the archives: Baby boomers will be among the hardest hit by climate change
In 2050, roughly one in three baby boomers will still be alive — 21 million old people who will need help with flooding, fires, and possibly poverty.
Boxing Day Bonus: The Zero Ambitions Podcast
I cohost a two-part episode where we start talking about wood and end up all over the place.
Counter Intelligence: Australia bans engineered stone
What are the alternatives to Ceasarstone and others like it?
To end fossil fuels, "remember, it is the demand that will decide."
Sultan Al Jaber will not shut off the supply, but we don't have to buy what he is selling.
More lessons from Canadian small house designs
You don't need a thousand square feet per person to live comfortably.
Canadian government to develop house plans for the 21st century
Their house designs from after the Second World War introduced a new generation of architects.
Saudi Arabia tries to kill COP28 while it pours concrete for ski resort
Let's get our priorities straight here; they need those petrodollars to protect the environment.
Why living on top of the shop is making a comeback
Flexible designs make housing more affordable and our streets more exciting.
There's only one way to make the circular economy work: use less stuff.
The Danish Design Center adds a fourth leg to the concept.
One Hundred and six years after the Halifax Explosion, what have we learned?
Not much. We are still playing chicken with peoples' lives.
Did Virgin's transatlantic flight really use 100% sustainable aviation fuel?
It's not sustainable; there just aren't enough dead cows, and there is not enough land to keep us all up in the air.
Stanley Jevons goes to Las Vegas
The Sphere eats up the energy and carbon savings from converting 47,889 houses to LED lighting; a bright example of Jevons' Paradox.
Seen at Construct Canada: marvellous modular and wonderful walls
I am not usually a fan of concrete, foam or steel, but sometimes you just have to admire ingenuity.
What are the upfront carbon emissions of a cookie?
I learned a lot from my students this year, both about upfront carbon and about teaching.
Has anything really changed because of the climate crisis?
I try to find signs of positive change for a Canadian radio show.
Get out today and support Small Business Saturday
We need vibrant main streets in 15-minute cities and towns, and small businesses are key.
Tax the rich before they kill us all
A new OXFAM report finds that the richest 1% of the world’s population is responsible for as much carbon pollution as the poorest two-thirds of humanity.