– Canada passes 1,000MW of installed wind energy capacity… Newswire
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Capital gains tax removed from donations of ecological gifts… Ontario Nature
– Hinterland Who’s who launches boreal forest PSA… Newswire
– Ontario’s commercial chillers going CFC free… FoE
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Continue reading “News Clips from Electric Green – July 1, 2006”
These short submissions are generally in response to a previous item in the newspaper, but can be related to other … Continue reading Email a letter to the editor of your local newspaper
Political leaders are greatly influenced by public opinion. In fact, politicians keep close tabs on the issues constituents raise in … Continue reading Contacting your political representatives
The global warming debate is heating up again. This time the debate isn?t about whether or not global warming is … Continue reading Tell Prime Minister Stephen Harper to keep Canada in Kyoto
I’m no fan of George W. Bush, for reasons too many to list. But I have to give credit where credit is due, and the recent White House decision to create a new marine reserve in Hawaii deserves a round of applause. In fact, I hope our own federal government is paying close attention.
Continue reading “Marine reserve an idea Canada should emulate”
The Canadian Centre for Environmental Education offers education and training related to the professional development and certification of members of … Continue reading Canadian Centre for Environmental Education
While Environment Minister Rona Ambrose fights for her political career over the federal government’s inaction on global warming, Quebec has put forward its own plan to deal with the problem – and it’s one that could teach the feds a thing or two.
Global Warming 101 from the Oprah Winfrey Show (aired June 28th, 2006). Actor Leonardo DiCaprio shares what he believes is … Continue reading Global Warming 101
The World Water Council was established in 1996 in response to increasing concern from the global community about world water … Continue reading World Water Council
– Harper goverment given failing grade on climate change… CBC
– Tory Kyoto policy spooks federal policy… CBC ON
– Ontario to expand nuclear renewable power generation… CBC ON
– Environmental watchdog slams Ontario for evading nuclear
review… CBC
– Emissions cuts possible without damaging economy: study… CBC
Continue reading “News Clips from Electric Green – June 24, 2006”
Claydon, Saskatchewan ? The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) celebrates today the birth of a second generation of Plains Bison at Old Man on His Back Prairie Heritage and Conservation Area in southwest Saskatchewan. The 15 newborn calves are the offspring of a conservation herd of Plains Bison that were reintroduced to their natural prairie habitat at Old Man on His Back in 2003. NCC is also announcing the restoration of homestead buildings and the official opening of an interpretive centre on site, with the support of Western Economic Diversification Canada and The W. Garfield Weston Foundation.
Continue reading “Nature Conservancy of Canada celebrates birth of historic Bison calves”
Energy efficiency and low-impact renewable energy sources have the realistic potential to provide more than double the amount of electricity … Continue reading Only Energy Conservation can solve Electricity Crisis: Nuclear is the problem, not the solution
