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Sustainability Matters: Prospects for a Just Transition in Calgary, Canada's Petro-City: by Noel Keough with Geoff Ghitter, Calgary, Alberta, University of Calgary Press, 2021, 256 pp., CAN $34.99/USD $34.99 (paper), 978-1-77385-248-5.

Authors :
Boyd, Brendan
Source :
American Review of Canadian Studies. Dec2023, Vol. 53 Issue 4, p550-552. 3p.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

"Sustainability Matters: Prospects for a Just Transition in Calgary, Canada's Petro-City" is a book by Noel Keough and Geoff Ghitter that explores various issues related to sustainability in the city of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The authors cover topics such as urban planning, transportation, energy, equity, diversity, and governance. The book argues that Calgary's growth and development have been driven by land developers and business interests, resulting in a large ecological footprint and an unsustainable city. The authors propose solutions and draw on examples from other cities to increase sustainability in Calgary. However, the book lacks discussion on how to build political support for these proposals and appeal to a broader range of political values. [Extracted from the article]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02722011
Volume :
53
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
American Review of Canadian Studies
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
175519515
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/02722011.2024.2304502