Avoiding the development of peatlands is critical. Research by ⁦Nature United⁩ says it offers the 2nd largest near-term (2030) potential in Canada of all nature climate solutions (although more costly than others). ⁦⁦NatureConservancy.ca | Conservationdelanature.ca⁩ washingtonpost.com/climate-enviro…

My attempt, with Pierre Alvarez, to elevate the discussion ……. Offsets are a way to attract private capital efficiently and direct it to cost-effective climate solutions. ⁦NatureConservancy.ca | Conservationdelanature.ca⁩ ⁦Nature United⁩ ⁦Corporate Knights⁩ ⁦ ipolitics.ca/2021/06/09/car…

The acceptance of carbon offsets will grow as improvements take hold ⁦Institute for Sustainable Finance⁩ ⁦Smart Prosperity Leaders⁩ @ieta ⁦@ClearBlueMarket⁩ ⁦@RadicleBalance⁩ ⁦@ClimateChoices⁩ ipolitics.ca/2021/06/09/car…

Opinion: Offsets Can Help Fund Climate Solutions if ‘Imperfections’ are Solved theenergymix.com/2021/06/20/opi… via The Energy Mix

Beautiful and essential part of Nova Scotia’s south shore has been conserved by Nova Scotia Nature Trust. Further evidence that donations (with 4:1 match) to our #TwicetheWild campaign will go far.

A great example of how net-zero drives private capital into the green economy theenergymix.com/2021/06/24/big…

A major milestone that gives private capital greater confidence to invest in climate solutions in Canada. theenergymix.com/2021/06/30/sen… @ClimateChoices Smart Prosperity Leaders NatureConservancy.ca | Conservationdelanature.ca

How long can Canada exclude forest fire carbon emissions from its GHG count on the pretense that they are not caused by humans? cbc.ca/news/canada/ed…

Great to see leading banks across the world teaming to help climate solutions scale up. There are no silver bullets. ⁦NatureConservancy.ca | Conservationdelanature.ca⁩ ⁦Institute for Sustainable Finance⁩ ⁦Smart Prosperity Leaders⁩ newswire.ca/news-releases/…

Single-handed sailboat racing wasn’t accessible until Bruce Kirby’s invention of the Laser, with Montreal’s Ian Bruce. It trained a generation of sailors, and took the sport to a new level. nytimes.com/2021/07/23/spo…

He says: “Refusing vaccination is a right. But working in a long-term care facility, attending a Colter Wall concert and having a meal indoors at Boston Pizza are not rights. They are privileges for which vaccination should be a prerequisite”. Well said, André Picard

Charlie marched to his own drumbeat. From rock to jazz. We will miss his performances and his presence.

Today, Sept 30, is the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. Given what we learned this year about Residential Schools, there is much for all Canadians to reflect on. #NDTR #OrangeShirtDay

I’d love to see this happen. nytimes.com/2021/10/16/cli…

Could planting a trillion trees stop global heating? theguardian.com/environment/20…

via ⁦⁦New York Times Opinion⁩ - “northern boreal forests grow in soils that hold carbon equal to 190 times the global carbon emissions of last year and are being relentlessly diced and burned.”. nytimes.com/2021/11/02/opi…

Carbon offsets are necessary, imperfect and evolving…..supply now the challenge..NatureConservancy.ca | Conservationdelanature.ca Nature United ... edie.net/news/9/From-gr…

A lot happening in supply chains these days……….⁦@AccentureCanada⁩ ⁦Kinaxis⁩ theenergymix.com/2021/12/05/mos…

Nova Scotia’s new property vacancy tax is anti-Canadian. Unlike other provinces, it treats Canadians (other than Nova Scotians) like foreigners. BC’s is 0.5% for Canadians and 2% for foreigners. Nova Scotia Gov. Tim Houston The Chronicle Herald @SaltWireNetwork

The largest private conservation project in Canadian history. In the boreal forest, one of the planet’s potential climate tipping points. Proud to be part of the team making it happen. NatureConservancy.ca | Conservationdelanature.ca #EarthDay