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The Reverend Margaret Marquardt, chair of the Diocesan Eco-Justice Unit commends this piece posted on the CBC on-line news site, July 10.

The article notes the many benefits to the economy, environment and wellness that are possible as we participate in sustainable development.

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People ride their bicycles in front of wind turbines that generate electricity in Gaomei Wetland in Taichung, Taiwan, in 2009. Switching to green energy can have valuable 'co-benefits' that governments may not calculate when making decisions on climate change action. (Nicky Loh/Reuters)