Granville – Addicted to clean
In the latest issue of Granville… The dirt on green cleanersChemicals come out of the closet. The bug that ate … Continue reading Granville – Addicted to clean
Month: March 2008
Electric Vehicles in Canada
Here are two organizations that promote Electric Vehicles in Canada…. Vancouver Electric Vehicle Association (VEVA) started meeting in 1985 and … Continue reading Electric Vehicles in Canada
Durham Strategic Energy Alliance (DSEA)
The Durham Strategic Energy Alliance (DSEA) is a non-profit organization comprised of business, government and educational institutions working together for … Continue reading Durham Strategic Energy Alliance (DSEA)
More evidence of rapid glacier melt: UN
The UN Environment Program says glaciers are shrinking at record rates and many could disappear within decades. The UN agency … Continue reading More evidence of rapid glacier melt: UN
Sign the Petition to Protect the Boreal Birds!
Canada’s Boreal Forest, a 1.3 billion acre green garland stretching
from Yukon to Newfoundland, is one of the world’s most unique and
important ecosystems. The billions of birds raised in North
America’s Bird Nursery leave their nests in the fall and migrate to
winter locations throughout North, Central and South America. Many of our favorite backyard birds began their lives in the Boreal.
Unfortunately, the Boreal Forest is steadily being carved up by unchecked oil and gas, mining, logging, and hydro development. While less than 8% of the Boreal is permanently protected, already 30% has been allocated to industry.
Continue reading “Sign the Petition to Protect the Boreal Birds!”
British Columbia Breeding Bird Atlas
Birds can tell us important things about our environment. Their
presence and abundance provide an early warning of the state of
ecosystems and their eggs and tissues track trends of contaminants in
the environment.
Over 300 species of birds breed each year
in British Columbia – more than any other province in Canada.
Sixty-five species breed nowhere else in Canada and for several other
species, British Columbia holds the majority of the world population.
For these reasons, British Columbia plays a pivotal role in Canada’s
bird conservation efforts.
The BC Breeding Bird Atlas is a seven year project to determine the
distribution and relative abundance of birds across British Columbia.
It is the first time that a project of this scale has been undertaken
in the province. The results will form a foundation for conservation
policy and legislation and to ask important questions about how climate
change affects on our environment, species at risk, environmental
assessment and how to keep common birds common.
Visit the website: http://www.birdatlas.bc.ca
Ontario Smart Growth Network
The Ontario Smart Growth Network brings together
organizations that are working to stop urban sprawl and promote
sustainable, compact and healthy communities across Ontario.
Smart growth
is nothing less than a radical shift in how we approach urban
development.
It is only
radical because much of the status quo is so abysmally poor.
For much of the past half century we have been creating
car-dependent sprawl environments and sacrificing community values for large homes and
backyards.
Times are
changing. Rising oil costs alone will necessitate a
completely different style of urban form. But the change
is also being driven by public desire to live in accessible and
walkable communities.
Smart growth
is a return to urban villages.
We define an urban village as “a place that has
almost everything you need on a daily basis and you can walk to
get there”. A village includes a
centre for local stores, services and restaurants; schools, daycare and
healthcare; and formal and informal recreation areas. It
has the density to support all these services within a walkable
community.
Visit their web site: http://www.smartgrowth.on.ca
Toronto Field Naturalists
Founded in 1923, the Toronto Field Naturalists is a charitable, non-profit organization which encourages the enjoyment and preservation of our … Continue reading Toronto Field Naturalists
Community Energy Association
The Community Energy Association (CEA) supports local governments throughout British Columbia in accelerating the application of energy efficiency and renewable … Continue reading Community Energy Association
Nature Saskatchewan
- Image by vtveen via Flickr
Nature Saskatchewan has been dedicated to the conservation of Saskatchewan’s natural environment since 1949. It promotes appreciation and understanding of our natural world through conservation, education and research.
Nature Saskatchewan speaks for the protection and preservation of natural eco-systems and their biodiversity through research and viable conservation practices and connects nature and culture through outreach programs and services. The organization believes that nature is not a place to visit, but home, and strives to leave a legacy of our natural heritage for future generations. With over 1300 members Nature Saskatchewan provides programs and services that provide knowledge an experiences for those who have a love for nature.
Water wasted from a leaky faucet – 378 litres per day!
We need to drink two litres of water each day to survive. Yet each of us uses about 260 litres … Continue reading Water wasted from a leaky faucet – 378 litres per day!
Turbines Impress Officials?
A story posted on behalf of Gregory Scratch, from
Blenheim, ON. in response to “Turbines impress officials; C-K councilors visit Port Burwell facility.
Hello. I live in Chatham-Kent, in the southwestern part of Ontario, near Point Pelee National park anf Rondeau Provincial Park, major centres for bird watching. There is a rush on here to pass zoning changes allowing over 40% of our area to be covered by 600-1000 industrial wind turbines. This cannot be good for migratory birds, to say the least.
I am part of a group here fighting the re-zoning, but would request your advice or help as we are hitting deaf ears. The local council is poised to pass the changes on March 25th, 2008!! I can send copies of what i have written and research done from the internet. Is there anything you can do to help avert this dilemma?
Thank you so much,
Gregory Scratch