February 19, 2015  Editor's Choice BP Energy Outlook 2035: Growing Gas and Shifting Flows Despite dramatic weakening in global energy markets, economic expansion in Asia - particularly in China and India - will drive growth in world energy demand over the next 20 years according to the new edition of the BP Energy Outlook 2035. Global demand for energy will rise by 37% from 2013 to 2035, on average by 1.4% a year. Rising energy demand also means increased greenhouse gas emissions.   Read the full story  Speeding up climate action in the transportation sector The sector that pumps out more than one-third of Ontario's carbon pollution will only contribute one-tenth of its 2020 emissions reductions.  Clearly, the transportation sector isn't pulling its weight.  Read the full story Canada's Ecofiscal Commission - Searching for new solutions to today's sustainability challenges Economics 101 says put a price on harmful activities and encourage economically valuable ones. That's the principle behind ecofiscal policies. But in a country as regionally and economically diverse as Canada, ecofiscal reform will likely be most successful at the provincial and municipal levels. Read More   SDTC Looking for Canada's Next Cleantech Innovators The Government of Canada and Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) are looking for the next wave of innovative cleantech entrepreneurs. The SD Tech Fund™ and the SD Natural Gas Fund™ are open for applications from February 18 to April 15, 2015. Read More  How Does the Recent Oil Slump Compare? The recent slump in oil prices is historical in both its extent and global implications. But how does it compare to other famous oil slumps? The 49% decline overall in 2014 is nothing compared to the storied slumps of 1990-91, 1996-98, or late 2008. During the recent Financial Crisis, oil dropped over 67% in 2008. Read More Use Accelerators To Achieve More and Get There Fast We all like to think that we have ample time to accomplish everything we wish in our lives.  The reality is quite different.  We often underestimate the amount of time, and effort, involved in truly accomplishing great goals - since we likely haven't done it before. Read More Arctic melting opens sea route to more pollution Arctic sea ice continues to melt at an alarming rate and maritime traffic is set to increase. With it comes pollution emitted by ships' engines. The International Council on Clean Transportation says emissions from vessels in the high Arctic could increase by 150% to 600% by 2025. Read More Lower Oil Prices and the Canadian Economy The recent decline in crude oil prices, while devastating to short-term investments in the "Oil Patch", may be a blessing in disguise for Canada's highly energy intensive manufacturing sector. Read More Didn't See It Coming: An interview with Marc Stoiber Despite 25 years in advertising, it would be wrong to call Marc Stoiber an "ad man." First, he doesn't look the part. No slicked back hair, no three-piece suit, and no three Martini lunches. But that's just the superficial. It's not until you start talking with Marc that you realize how deep are his insights on sustainability in today's society. Read More  UPCOMING EVENTS March 17-19, 2015 - Palais des congrès, Montreal Read More Canadian Water Summit 2015 June 25, 2015 Westin Bayshore Hotel Vancouver Read More Third Annual International LNG in BC Conference October 14-16, 2015 -Vancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver Read More GLOBE 2016 Conference & Exposition on Business and the Environment March 2 - 4, 2016 - Vancouver, BC  Read More GLOBE Communications | 1-800-274-6097 Ext. 707 | http://www.globe-net.com