• Planning and Evaluating Community Engagement Initiatives

    Planning and Evaluating Community Engagement Initiatives

    Community engagement encompasses an array of strategies and tactics designed to ensure all members of a community are informed, consulted and actively involved. Community engagement places an emphasis on…

  • The Environmental Benefits of Electric Vehicles

    The Environmental Benefits of Electric Vehicles

    Electric vehicles don’t produce tailpipe air pollutants, which helps reduce respiratory illnesses and save lives. Furthermore, their quiet operation results in much lower noise pollution compared to traditional cars….

  • Carbon Capture and Storage

    Carbon Capture and Storage

    Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is an essential technology for meeting global climate targets. CCS utilizes existing techniques that include collecting CO2 from power plants and industrial facilities, transporting…

  • Energy Policy for a Net-Zero Emissions Future

    Energy Policy for a Net-Zero Emissions Future

    Energy policies influence decisions regarding energy production and consumption, providing a key tool in combatting climate change by limiting emissions of heat-trapping pollutants while selecting energy alternatives with reduced…

  • Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation

    Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation

    Climate change mitigation entails lowering heat-trapping greenhouse gas emissions and stabilizing their levels in the atmosphere, by decreasing sources such as fossil fuel use or increasing sinks such as…

  • Green Buildings

    Green Buildings

    Green buildings use various approaches that minimize environmental impact throughout their lifetime, including minimizing embodied energy used to manufacture building materials and operating energy requirements for heating and cooling….

  • Mixed-Use Development

    Mixed-Use Development

    Demand for mixed-use development continues to increase as more home and business owners prefer communities that are walkable with access to restaurants, shops, parks, and public spaces. By creating…

  • Transit-Oriented Development

    Transit-Oriented Development

    TOD (transit-oriented development) refers to integrated urban spaces that bring people, activities, buildings and public space together for everyone’s benefit, supported by top-quality transit service. TOD communities also feature…

  • Sustainable Urban Infrastructure

    Sustainable Urban Infrastructure

    From a sustainability viewpoint, urban infrastructure must be planned and constructed so as to meet society’s demands without negatively affecting future generations. This involves upholding principles such as environmental…

  • What is Energy Efficiency?

    What is Energy Efficiency?

    Energy efficiency involves using less energy for similar work. This saves both money and reduces air pollution. Efficiency improvements are integral to creating a cleaner energy future. Following a…