Patterns of Our Footsteps

Patterns of Our Footsteps is a series in the CRC blog that analyzes trends in public data for the purposes of investigating issues that could affect Canada's (and the world's) social, economic and environmental sustainability.  The blog series aims to be accessible to broad, diverse audiences and presents its analyses in non-technical language.

Food and Health

Counting calories without looking at what actually counts More food available but still feeling hungry Where's our next meal coming from? Spending more on drugs but feeling no different Health care outside of the hospital

Rethinking Growth and Prosperity

Rethinking growth and prosperity Global networks: Is there an optimal scale? The urban tsunami Making our dollars count with multi-functional spaces Competition, cooperation and collaboration How do we belong?

Energy and Climate Change

The things that energize us Do we have the energy to handle growing pains? Stepping back to look at the bigger picture Addressing the trends, overcoming inertia

Science, Research, and Decision-making

Bridging the gap The future of science and research

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