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Bean leaves, bedbugs and biomimicry

| May 16, 2013
Bean leaves, bedbugs and biomimicry

Scientists often come up with new discoveries, technologies or theories. But sometimes they rediscover what our ancestors already knew. A couple of recent findings show we have a lot to learn from our forebears – and nature – about bugs.

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Rapid transit key to unlocking potential of UBC/Broadway corridor: study

| March 5, 2013
Rapid transit key to unlocking potential of UBC/Broadway corridor: study

A new report from the City of Vancouver and UBC recommends “unlocking economic potential” with a rail-based rapid transit system to serve the rapidly growing region.

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Toronto can reduce greenhouse gases by 70 percent, says U of T prof

| February 16, 2013
Toronto can reduce greenhouse gases by 70 percent, says U of T prof

Cities around the world can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions by implementing aggressive but practical policy changes.

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David Suzuki: We can learn from nature’s genius

| November 1, 2012
David Suzuki: We can learn from nature’s genius

I’ve always been more interested in organisms that can move on their own than in stationary plants. But when I canoe or hike along the edge of lakes or oceans…

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Greenest flight ever! Air Canada to Conduct First Flight with Sustainable Biofuel

| June 19, 2012 | 0 Comments
Greenest flight ever! Air Canada to Conduct First Flight with Sustainable Biofuel

Cooking Oil-Powered Flight Expected to Reduce Emissions 40 per cent or more MONTREAL, June 18, 2012 /CNW Telbec/ – Air Canada will operate its first flight with biofuel today to highlight the airline’s commitment to the environment. Flight AC991 from Toronto to Mexico City is expected to generate at least 40 per cent fewer emissions by using jet fuel derived from recycled cooking [...]

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Report on green buildings released in lead up to Rio +20 Conference

| June 11, 2012 | 0 Comments
Report on green buildings released in lead up to Rio +20 Conference

Report: “Advancing the Transformation to a Green Economy through Green Buildings and Resource Efficient Cities: Key Messages from North America”

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270-megawatt South Kent Wind project planned for Ontario

| June 10, 2012
270-megawatt South Kent Wind project planned for Ontario

The Ontario Clean Technology Alliance announces plans for a $600 million wind project in southern Ontario.

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Solar Power Workshop at Evergreen Brick Works

| June 8, 2012
Solar Power Workshop at Evergreen Brick Works

Evergreen Brick Works hosts a Consumer’s Guide to Buying a Solar Energy System make the most of renewable energy opportunities.

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They say radical; we say rational

| February 16, 2012
They say radical; we say rational

We’re not about to quit oil cold turkey. Does that mean we should continue with business as usual? In Canada, "business as usual" means rapidly increasing oil sands exploitation and…

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Students at Endeavour Centre to build Canada’s Greenest Home

| February 8, 2012 | 1 Comment
Students at Endeavour Centre to build Canada’s Greenest Home

As part of the Sustainable New Construction: Building a New Future program, students at Endeavour will take on the role of lead builders on a single family residence — a 2,000-square-foot, two-story home that will be built on an infill lot in an older neighbourhood near downtown Peterborough.

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