Billion Dollar O-Gram

An Opportunity for Understanding

Inspired by Matthew’s blog and the statement “you don’t build movements with bar graphs,” I was compelled by the question of how to enact social change through the beautification of facts and stats. There is certainly an element of shock and awe that can come from images of natural disasters, … [Read More...]

Why is Community so Important in Creating a Sustainable Future?

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” I love Margaret Mead’s famous quote because of its simple truth. I’ve been fortunate in my life to know people who believe in themselves, in good causes, and … [Read More...]

Kitchener Radio Group and CHYM Cares

In early spring, Mike Morrice and I were invited to meet with the Kitchener Radio Group to discuss ways they might be able to “publicize the efforts” of Sustainable Waterloo. Meeting with the radio group was a unique opportunity for Sustainable Waterloo because radio wasn’t a communication medium … [Read More...]

Global Water and Air Volume

Creative Imagery is Good for Public Perception of Climate Change Risks

Conceptual computer artwork of the total volume of water on Earth (left) and of air in the Earth's atmosphere (right) shown as spheres (blue and pink). We have all the technology, money, and knowledge necessary to solve the problem of climate change. We’re no longer in doubt as to the warming of the … [Read More...]