Opinion

Sixty per cent of the heat created by gas ranges ends up heating you and your kitchen, not the food; with an induction range, only 14 per cent of the heat is lost.

What do Sweden, Norway, Finland and the Netherlands have in common? According to a recent survey, they can teach us a lot about the art of finding happiness — and why it has nothing to do with tax cuts and small government.

But just because the Trudeau government’s bet on deficits has paid off in the past doesn’t mean it will continue being a winner indefinitely, writes columnist Max Fawcett.

The renewable energy industry is booming in the province and this is a clear indicator that the market is signalling abundant future demand for clean electricity.

Inspired by high school climate strikes and building on the success of the university divestment movement, a new era of student organizers is turning its attention to Canada’s banks.

The Liberals used the work of the Parliamentary Budget Officer as a shield to defend their carbon tax and rebate in the past. Now, with a new report out, it's turned into a sword for their opponents. Will Canada's carbon tax survive the fight? asks columnist Max Fawcett.

The path to low-emissions agricultural production must ensure sustained food production and support the viability of farming operations.

One of her latest projects was helping found the West Coast Climate Action Network (WE-CAN), a British Columbia-wide network of 236 climate groups. 

Ontario — in spite of its premier, who has run roughshod over climate initiatives since the day he was elected — does have some climate projects on the go.

I learned about the role of banks in supporting climate change, and then I moved my money to green investments. Last year, my portfolio beat the oil and gas markets.

The reduction of GHG emissions achieved when switching from a natural gas water heater to a thermal storage system over a 20-year period is equivalent to the emissions generated driving a Honda Accord over 300,000 kilometres.

Danielle Smith may be the premier of Alberta, but it's a small group of far-right activists that are calling the shots in her party right now, writes columnist Max Fawcett.

While the private sector certainly has a role to play, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's 2023 budget should not be leaving vital clean-tech investments up to chance.

Climate Action 2.0 also means acknowledging Canada is now in a competition with other advanced nations that are building their own foundations to attract the top talent of the green economy.

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will deliver her budget today. Young people hoping for some goodies in it shouldn't hold their breath, writes columnist Max Fawcett.