Annual environment issue

June 2012

It’s high time we rethink how we use energy—and some people are ahead of the game. Canadian cities are moving forward on creating more sustainable public transportation; homeowners are investing in energy efficient houses and entrepreneurs are finding eco-friendly ways to have fun.

Also in this issue:

• Meet Dr. Sustainability, the man behind Canada’s greenest building

• From tornadoes and lighting to feces coffee beans, researchers are harnessing everything possible to find the next new source of clean energy

• INTERACTIVE MAP: Where you live affects how much energy you use—and here’s how

Housing

High-performance homes Why isn’t Canada spearheading the movement to build more sustainable homes?
By Monte Paulsen with photography by Grant Harder

PLUS: Canada’s greenest homes

Transportation

Clean commute Canada’s largest cities are paving the way for more eco-conscious commuting choices
By Fraser Los

Leisure

Recreation revolution From energy-efficient stadiums to solar-powered boats, making leisure time clean and green is all the rage
By Carolina Novotny, Stefan Superina and Harry Wilson

Environmental Scientist of the Year

Canada’s greenest prof Vancouver might just be home to the greenest building in the world. Meet the geography professor who brought it to life.
By Timothy Taylor with photography by Marina Dodis

Energy

Energy use in Canada Where and how we live affect how much energy we consume. Here’s what Canada would look like if the provinces and territories were scaled to represent the amount of energy they use.
By Jessica Harding, Samia Madwar, Ksenia Nigmanova and Michela Rosano with map by Chris Brackley