The weak spot

By John Lorinc A respectable start, but not nearly enough to ensure that all the talk about smart growth becomes an urban reality. Read Full Article  Read More →

Secret gardens

By John Lorinc Green roofs are sprouting up in urban centres around the province, creating mini-ecosystems where you least expect them. W hen Beth Ann Currie recently dug up the taproots... Read Full Article

Power Struggles

Climate change demands that we develop alternative sources of renewable energy. Queen’s Park is pushing hard to increase the use of biomass — fuel from crops, grasses and wood... Read Full Article

Bird-friendly development

Monday November 23, 2009 Posted by John Lorinc Beginning next year, new building projects in the City of Toronto will be expected to meet a minimum green design standard that includes... Read Full Article

A perfect match

Environmental crusader Kaid Benfield marries green buildings to smart design and an eco-friendly community is born by John Lorinc Like many veteran environmentalists, Kaid Benfield... Read Full Article