Laura Lynch explores what has happened 5 years after the Coroner's report from the 2021 deadly heat dome in BC. UCL's Founder and Lead Convenor provides an overview of the "Keep It Cool" initiative as a systemic solution to a worsening problem for residents living in older 3 and 4 story apartments and condos.
Why are AI data centres quietly building their own power plants? ⚡
As grid capacity struggles to keep pace with AI's growth, more data centres are turning to 'behind-the-meter' power, by generating electricity on-site, largely from natural gas, to skip the wait for grid connection.
In this breakdown, we look at how this trend is playing out from Alberta to Nevada, and what it means for emissions, transparency, and regulatory oversight.
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How are other countries managing the data centre boom, and what can we learn from them? 🌍
Governments worldwide are grappling with the tension between economic opportunity vs. energy and water sustainability.
In this breakdown, we look at how Ireland, Germany, Sweden, and Australia are each approaching this challenge.
There's no one-size-fits-all model, but these countries all demonstrate climate-conscious planning that responds to the needs, challenges, and opportunities they're experiencing on the ground.
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We're pleased to welcome Alex Cool-Fergus to Urban Climate Leadership's Steering Committee.
Alex brings extensive experience advancing climate action at the intersection of policy, advocacy, and local government. Through leadership roles with the Climate Action Network and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, she has worked closely with municipalities and partners across Canada to accelerate climate solutions that are ambitious, practical, and equitable.
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