Gina McCarthy on the Road to Heading EPA

Gina McCarthy on the Road to Heading EPA

In March, President Obama nominated Gina McCarthy as the next head of the EPA. If confirmed for the position, she will become the agency’s thirteenth leader overall and its fourth female leader. A veteran in environmental policy-making, McCarthy would work...
Cap-and-trade: Good Idea or Bad Idea?

Cap-and-trade: Good Idea or Bad Idea?

Creating market-oriented solutions for reducing carbon emissions seems to be up for debate on both sides.  While conservative and liberal politicians are against it for different reasons (one says it’s a job killer the other says it is a distraction from real change),...
Rising Housing Costs May Make Suburbs Greener

Rising Housing Costs May Make Suburbs Greener

Eco-density projects such as laneway housing in Vancouver is a common solution proposed by sustainability advocates, and it makes a lot of sense.  Denser communities mean less travel time, an increase in affordability for homeowners and renters alike, and more...