2008 Toyota Earth Day Scholarship Program
Do you know an emerging environmental leader? All across Canada, from St. John’s to Tofino, high school students are stepping … Continue reading 2008 Toyota Earth Day Scholarship Program
Month: September 2007
Gore finally finds an audience
For some time after his defeat in the 2000 election, Al Gore was seen as one of history’s losers, a … Continue reading Gore finally finds an audience
Ethics draw in conscious consumers
EDMONTON – If you’ve shopped for fresh vegetables in the supermarket this summer, you might have noticed packages of Vera’s … Continue reading Ethics draw in conscious consumers
Buy-local food trend nears fad status
EDMONTON – There’s an audible buzz in food circles about the smaller footprint, sustainable food systems and local growers. The … Continue reading Buy-local food trend nears fad status
Think green when renovating at home
MONTREAL – You’re eight months pregnant and the baby’s room is finally ready. You’ve painted the walls a soothing yellow, … Continue reading Think green when renovating at home
To fly or not to fly: this is the question
When Amy Rotman takes to the air, the last thing on her mind is her environmental footprint. The 24-year-old Ottawa … Continue reading To fly or not to fly: this is the question
Families bond over green choices
CALGARY – Rob Sinclair vowed to live an eco-friendly lifestyle when his daughters were born. It’s not that he didn’t … Continue reading Families bond over green choices
Heating homes through the Earth’s crust
EDMONTON – No one would dare cry, “Bring on global warming.” But when the Arctic wind turns our cheeks rosy, … Continue reading Heating homes through the Earth’s crust
Electric bike gives extra pedal power on hills
VICTORIA – For almost 15 years, podiatrist Marshall Baer has been commuting by bike to his downtown Victoria office. Two … Continue reading Electric bike gives extra pedal power on hills
They’re leaving it the way they find it
The green revolution has created an unprecedented demand for vacations that teach people about the environment while having as little … Continue reading They’re leaving it the way they find it
Getting started on eco-friendly change
Deborah Watson and Richard Armstrong believe their New Westminster family can help save the Earth with small, simple choices. One … Continue reading Getting started on eco-friendly change
Trees and Us: An Interview with Severn Cullis-Suzuki by Mark Lieren-Young
Severn Cullis-Suzuki has been speaking out on social justice and environmental issues since she was small. She founded the Environmental … Continue reading Trees and Us: An Interview with Severn Cullis-Suzuki by Mark Lieren-Young