Whenever a new product comes to market, inevitably it will have flaws that can drive some people to distraction, so much so that they may be unable to see the forest for the trees.
Case in point – compact fluorescent light bulbs, or CFLs.
Google Inc. today set out its strategy to help build a cleaner energy future. This plan will enable the company … Continue reading Google Announces Investments in Clean Energy and Green Technology
The computer business is one of the dirtiest around, but Hewlett-Packard is doing its best to reduce its environmental footprint
PAUL LIMA
From Tuesday’s Globe and Mail – June 18, 2007 at 12:19 PM EDT
Ahhh, summer is almost here….
After almost 4 wonderful years on top of Burnaby Mountain, thegreenpages.ca has moved to the community of Point Grey in Vancouver (just down the road from UBC). We’ll definitely miss the morning hikes, the calming frog calls in the evening, Nature Organic’s great coffee and conversations, and the amazing views and natural settings. However, we have a brand new community to explore as well as the beaches, great shops, and all the perks of the infamous West End (which reminds me, I need to buy my official neighbourhood uniform – a Lululemon outfit……sigh).
The battle against global warming is resonating across the computer technology industry, from energy-efficient servers to recycling programs. Ken Hunt reports on long-overdue new guidelines that will push the industry’s players to cut the amount of power their products guzzle.
From Tuesday’s Globe and Mail – June 15, 2007 at 1:44 PM EDT
In 1962, Silent Spring sparked a violent summer storm in the U.S., as Rachel Carson’s beautifully written assault on the … Continue reading Was Rachel Carson wrong?
A new study suggests Canada stands to benefit from climate change. Global warming may have a silver lining for Canada, … Continue reading The upside of global warming
Did you know that genetically modified, or “transgenic” crops are now commonplace on North American farms? According to a recent survey in the United States, the majority of Americans have no idea just how pervasive this technology has become. In fact, North Americans have been eating transgenic foods and using products made from their crops for over a decade. So, what kind of effect, for better or for worse, are these crops having on the environment?
With their environmental reputations in tatters, airlines face another huge challenge Scott Deveau, Financial Post Published: Saturday, June 16, 2007 … Continue reading Green skies a tall order
Climate change and the Kyoto Protocol are all over the news these days. But the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro that launched the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and ultimately, the Kyoto Protocol, also gave rise to another critical international environmental treaty.
Do you remember what it was?
Continue reading “Still waiting for conservation after all these years”
The invasion of Iraq has set off what could be the largest oil boom in history. All the signs are … Continue reading Baghdad burns, Calgary booms
Here are two celebrity reality shows that are all about making our homes and lifestyles more environmentally friendly. EcoZone Project … Continue reading EcoZone Project and Living with Ed
