Content Paint

Author Info

Full Name

George Benson

About George Benson

Curious, kind, and righteous.

Location

Vancouver, BC

George Benson's Work

18 Posts
George Benson
Five Thoughts on the Canadian Election

This election was remarkable, but not for all the reasons you might think.

Greenwashing and Democracy

Greenwashing is a crucial battle in the protection of democracy.

In an age of economic instability, what can we learn from the 1970s?

The 1970s oil crisis totally rearranged the global economy. Let's learn from that.

The Confusion, Brilliance, and Optimism of Thermal Energy Networks

Thermal energy networks are all the buzz. But what are they really?

cities  | Jan 08, 2025
Prosaic Details

The joy of details from my recent trip to London.

Beware of Takes, but also of Silence

This morning I awoke, as I do sometimes now, to check social media. Since getting on Bluesky recently, I've been reminded of when I first got on Twitter, over a decade ago, and felt "plugged in" to things happening all over the world. With the state

A Citizen's Guide to the Energy Transition in BC - Part 3

The concluding part to the history of BC energy policy, and the work ahead of government and industry in 2025.

They're Still Trying

What have we learned since January 6, 2021? And can it help us in 2024 and 2025?

Your link has expired. Please request a new one.
Your link has expired. Please request a new one.
Your link has expired. Please request a new one.
Great! You've successfully signed up.
Great! You've successfully signed up.
Welcome back! You've successfully signed in.
Success! You now have access to additional content.