On Friday, September 27th, over half a million people marched with Greta Thunberg in Montreal. I was awestruck and refuelled with hope.

I had only caught the last of Calgary’s #ClimateStrike march. I had spent the morning with my colleagues from the Energy Efficiency Alberta board discussing our strategic plan in light of a new provincial government. How will we deal with a government that places “I love Alberta Oil & Gas” in their windows? In hindsight, perhaps I should have walked out for the #climatestrike, and encouraged our board to see the thousands in Calgary whom made that commitment on a close and wet Friday. We must heed the #cliamteemergency and actively start making bold, difficult and necessary steps for our children’s future.

This New York Times article best explains our predicament: For Our Future, the Oil and Gas Industry Must Go Green

Alas, I have found hope and true, passionate leadership in Greta Thunberg. She has re-energized me and allows me to overcome my climate anxiety.

Also, if you are an architect in Canada, here is the site where you can declare your commitment to “urgent and sustained” action for this emergency:

https://ca.architectsdeclare.com/

Join me. Demand a better world.