Mar 9, 2012
During the 14th Century in Europe, Charles IV was the Holy Roman Emperor and ruled over much of modern-day Central Europe. Nuremberg, in the south of Germany was one of the most important cities of the empire politically, socially and economically. Because of it’s importance as a centre for trade and innovation (the printing press was invented in Nuremberg) Nuremberg was given greater autonomy than many other cities, which allowed it to be central for not only the... read more
Mar 6, 2012
Well that’s just what Vancouver’s Deputy City Manager, Sadhu Johnston, has set out to do in our city. Sadhu was recently invited to speak at the monthly Carbon Talks Brown Bag lunch dialogue on the launch of the City’s Greenest City Action Plan. So just how does Sadhu Johnston see a greener city achieving more social justice? I was curious. Vancouver has become a hotbed for controversies around high-rise developments, homelessness and housing unaffordability. More... read more
Dec 7, 2011
The automobile industry has undergone significant changes over the past decades. However, it is arguably on the verge of its greatest transformation ever. While commuting to work on public transit, I see three big changes: A growing number of people are embracing the idea of... read more
Nov 25, 2011
One of the hot potatoes being passed around the policy branches of state departments around the globe is the question of how to achieve a comprehensive, balanced and ambitious post-2012 Kyoto protocol that satisfies the principles of equity and common but differentiated responsibilities. Recently, there have been numerous discussions to address this issue. One avenue, it is hoped, is deeper collaboration between policy makers during the upcoming UN climate change... read more
Jun 21, 2011
Cyclists are now a common sight on the streets of Vancouver. On May 31st, in honour of Bike to work week, Carbon Talks hosted the City of Vancouver’s Director of Transportation, Jerry Dobrovolny, for a dialogue on the city’s plans to accommodate the growing number of cycling enthusiasts.... read more
May 31, 2011
The Bixi bikes have given me the opportunity to try cycling for a season, without spending too much money” says Sasha Simmons, a regular user of the public bike sharing system in Montréal, called Bixi. She uses the bikes on a daily basis and finds the system convenient and easy-to-use. Public bike sharing is an increasingly popular way for cities to promote cycling. The list of cities with bike sharing systems is growing. Berlin, London, Melbourne, Barcelona and... read more