Live Christmas tree rentals woo environmentalists
PORTLAND, ORE. – U.S. environmentalists who love the trappings of Christmas but cringe at the thought of cutting down a … Continue reading Live Christmas tree rentals woo environmentalists
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UN urges donors to match promises with cash
Ahead of a meeting of international donors at the United Nations, the agency's humanitarian chief said he hopes the world's … Continue reading UN urges donors to match promises with cash
‘Buy Nothing’ campaign aims for different style of giving
WINNIPEG – The courage it took Mary to give birth to Jesus is similar to the plight of sweatshop workers … Continue reading ‘Buy Nothing’ campaign aims for different style of giving
Forest Industry Gets Greener with EcoLogo Certification of its “Green Power”
OTTAWA, Dec. 17 /CNW Telbec/ – The Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) today further increased the forest industry's commitment … Continue reading Forest Industry Gets Greener with EcoLogo Certification of its “Green Power”
Study again confirms that Residential Wood Combustion is a Major Source of Air Pollution
MONTREAL, Dec. 20 /CNW Telbec/ – Environment Canada, the Quebec Department of the Environment and the City of Montreal yesterday … Continue reading Study again confirms that Residential Wood Combustion is a Major Source of Air Pollution
The Future of Food (2004)
Before compiling your next grocery list, you might want to watch this eye-opening documentary, which sheds light on a shadowy … Continue reading The Future of Food (2004)
NDP wants trans fats banned
Everyone is aware of the dangers of transfatty acids by now, NDP Leader Jack Layton said Friday, which is why … Continue reading NDP wants trans fats banned
Mapping Out a New Future for Canadian Communities
VANCOUVER, Nov. 9 /CNW Telbec/ – Using the latest geographic information, communities across Canada are now better positioned to manage … Continue reading Mapping Out a New Future for Canadian Communities
Canadian Sustainability Indicators Network
Sustainability indicators are signals that tell us if our society is moving toward or away from more sustainable ways of … Continue reading Canadian Sustainability Indicators Network
Thinking Beyond the Box
A discussion paper Thinking Beyond the Box identifies ways for non-government funders to work with each other and with the … Continue reading Thinking Beyond the Box
Government Assesses Environmental and Health Effects of Flame Retardants
OTTAWA, May 11, 2004 – The Honourable David Anderson, Minister of the Environment and the Honourable Pierre Pettigrew, Minister of … Continue reading Government Assesses Environmental and Health Effects of Flame Retardants
Canada lax on pesticide risks, groups say
Ottawa must make drastic changes to the way it evaluates the safety of pesticides and conduct large-scale study on the … Continue reading Canada lax on pesticide risks, groups say