Transition to a Sustainable Economy
The economy of the 21st century will necessarily need to be a green one. Those countries that take that notion to heart will be in the best economic position going forward. The idea that we can continue to consume more and more, year after year is neither sustainable nor desirable.
Talk of “green jobs” and “green products” is spreading, but a true transition to a sustainable economy will require government cooperation at all levels as well as innovation. In essence, all levels of governments have a role to play in fostering such a transition, while at the same time ensuring that it is fair and equitable to all members of society.
Sierra Club Canada is working to promote reducing our ecological footprint, while highlighting the benefits that a green economy will bring to us all.
Transition to a Sustainable Economy - all content
4 February, 2012
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Bradford Duplisea
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In the News
Fred Winsor says he's happy to see vindication from national science panel calling for sweeping changes to Canada's fisheries managment policies.
Winsor, the conservation chair for Sierra Club, said that he...
27 January, 2012
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Guest
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Story
By Jeff Alan
Maybe you've wondered how much energy your tech equipment uses. I did, so I did some Kill-A-Watt readings of a few computers I have access to:
- A Core 2...
25 January, 2012
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Guest
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Story
by Alys Granados
Last week, the Obama administration announced that TransCanada’s request to build the Keystone XL pipeline would be denied. The pipeline would have carried oil from the Alberta tar sands to Texas...
23 January, 2012
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Bradford Duplisea
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In the News
Where will you be and what will you be doing when the first giant oil tanker (there will be two every three days), carrying over 200,000 gallons of tar sands goop diluted with solvent, spills its load into the pristine...
21 January, 2012
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Bradford Duplisea
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In the News
B.C. scientists are among more than 133 experts from across North America joining the call for permanent protection of old-growth rainforests in Clayoquot Sound.
All have signed a declaration supporting the measure,...
18 January, 2012
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Bradford Duplisea
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Media Release
"We welcome the decision by the Obama Administration to say no to the Keystone XL pipeline," said John Bennett, Executive Director of Sierra Club Canada. “Obama listened to Americans and shared their...
17 January, 2012
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Bradford Duplisea
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In the News
Environmentalists are fearful that the Conservative government is planning to limit their advocacy role after Prime Minister Stephen Harper complained that groups flush with "foreign money" are undermining a...
16 January, 2012
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Bradford Duplisea
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In the News
On Jan. 9, Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver penned an open letter to Canadians that lumped environmental organizations and advocates with un-named "other radical groups." The letter came three days...
12 January, 2012
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Bradford Duplisea
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In the News
CBC Video
Pipeline debate heats up Sierra Club executive director John Bennett and Ethical Oil spokesperson Kathryn Marshall discuss the public hearings for the Northern Gateway pipeline and whether...
11 January, 2012
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Bradford Duplisea
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In the News
Ottawa - Joe Oliver, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, has called opponents of the country’s energy markets “radical groups” who threaten its energy market with their “radical...
