essays
Greenwashing and Democracy
Greenwashing is a crucial battle in the protection of democracy.
From Hammurabi to Trump: Protecting Consumers and Competition in a Complex World
A good economy needs good rules.
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?
Prosaic Details
The joy of details from my recent trip to London.
Beware of Takes, but also of Silence
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?
A Citizen's Guide to BC's Energy Transition - Part 2
The Challenges and the Opportunities of Building Sustainable Finance at Scale in Canada