Runa Das – The Conversation

Protestors demonstrate outside the West Virginia State Capitol in Charleston, W.Va. on Feb. 5, 2025, during what was billed as a nationwide series of protests against U.S. President Donald Trump, Project 2025, EDI rollbacks and other recent government initiatives. (Chris Dorst/Charleston Gazette-Mail via AP)

February 24, 2025

We need meaningful, not less, EDI and climate action in turbulent times

Sarah E. Sharma, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa; Amy Janzwood, McGill University; Julie MacArthur, Royal Roads University, and Runa Das, Royal Roads University

EDI is rooted in historical social movements that fought against exclusion. We cannot address environmental challenges without confronting class, gender and racial inequities.

New research finds that many Canadian households may be struggling to pay their energy bills or limiting their energy use when they need it most. (Shutterstock)

July 14, 2022

Worried about high energy bills, some Canadians risk discomfort, illness and even death

Runa Das, Royal Roads University and Mari Martiskainen, University of Sussex

Rising temperatures — and inflation — are increasing household energy bills. Many Canadians are struggling to meet their basic energy needs.

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