During the 50th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, world-renowned primatologist Dr. Jane Goodall asserted that “most environmental problems wouldn’t exist” if the world’s population was at the level it was at 500 years ago. I have great respect for Dr. Goodall, but this perspective is simplistic at best and highly problematic at worst.
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What a Biden Presidency means for American Cleantech
Saturday afternoon, on November 7th, 2020, Biden was declared President-Elect by major media outlets across the United States, putting an end to an election characterized by unprecedented levels of voter and industry anxiety. The candidacies and visions of Joseph Biden and Donald Trump could not have been more juxtaposed, demonstrating the severe degree of polarizationContinue reading “What a Biden Presidency means for American Cleantech”
Making the Case for a Canada-Wide Solar Incentive
In just a few short months, the coronavirus pandemic has profoundly destabilized the world’s economies and brought on a devastating recession sure to have lasting impacts. Governments around the world have scrambled to unload a tsunami of government expenditure and social programs to avoid economic collapse. Where countries choose to direct this expenditure will haveContinue reading “Making the Case for a Canada-Wide Solar Incentive”
Canada’s 2019 Election is a Win for Green Energy
In less than 100 days, Canadian voters will head to the polls to determine the country’s next 4-year mandate. Likely, this means choosing between Justin Trudeau and the Liberals, or Andrew Scheer and the Conservatives. For many businesses, the familiar feeling of election uncertainty looms in the air. Industries which are supported primarily along partisanContinue reading “Canada’s 2019 Election is a Win for Green Energy”
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