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Electric vehicles (EVs) are an increasingly common choice for Canadians. This is good news since Canada plans to phase out combustion vehicles by 2035 and replace them with EVs. It’s ambitious — some even say unrealistic because of the lack of charging infrastructure.   But who’s responsible for building the charging infrastructure for this massive transition? Is any money collected through carbon taxation used for this?   The Carbon Tax   The carbon tax policy is designed to

Think back to pictures of your parents and grandparents from your childhood. Many households had a TV that served well for over 15 years...

The potential for AI to solve climate change is vast. But that’s not the whole story. As we look deeper, we see that some risks may not be worth taking. AI’s potential for good is undeniable, but claims that it will “solve the climate crisis” are misguided, say specialists. As a tool, it’s incredible, but utilizing it is not exactly “free.” Sam Altman, OpenAI’s CEO, admitted,   “AI will require vastly more power than expected.” [10] A new report indicates that the electricity

AI talk is a constant media background buzz. Some preach about how AI technology supports climate change action, but skeptics warn of dire dangers. “There are a lot of really cool applications of AI in different sectors of climate change — everything from optimizing electricity grids to tracking biodiversity.” Dr. Sasha Luccioni, an AI for sustainability researcher from Quebec. [11]   In 2020, the UN started actively exploring AI’s potential to help by establishing an interag

Electric vehicles are on the rise — there’s no denying it. In big cities, they are no longer an oddity, and as they become more affordable, more people buy them. Transportation is responsible for roughly 25% of emissions in Canada [9]. So, people see BEVs as a potential solution. Yet, there are still many barriers to overcome. More Canadians live in condos, apartments and other housing where a BEV owner may not have a garage charger. More BEVs Means More Condo Challenges In 2

Hiking, camping, and just being in nature rejuvenates in ways nothing else can. You don’t have to be outdoorsy  to appreciate a lush, green forest and the approximately 28% of the world’s oxygen supply it provides. [1] But we’re losing our forests to deforestation, not just in Canada but worldwide. From agricultural expansion to the devastation from forest fires, reforestation efforts emerge as a crucial strategy to restore and replenish our dwindling forests. Reforestation i

As global temperatures continue to change because of greenhouse gas emissions, ecosystems everywhere will be impacted.  One of the...

Canada has long been one of the worst polluters in terms of greenhouse gasses (GHG) emissions per capita. To fight GHG emissions, Canada...

A guide to better understanding the current-day benefits of an EV in Canada. The global transition towards battery electric vehicles...

Climate change has increasingly become a critical concern due to the continual increase of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions such as methane...

Why nuclear power has caused increased emissions in some provinces Power Sources in Ontario Hydroelectric power and nuclear power are...

It's time for innovative solutions Power Sources in Ontario In the last few years, we have increasingly relied on renewables. Alternative...