Jeremy Rifkin’s Third Industrial Revolution
Internationally acclaimed author and economist Jeremy Rifkin charts a path for long-term sustainability. Continue reading Jeremy Rifkin’s Third Industrial Revolution
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Durban climate deal will allow increasing emissions until 2020
While it is encouraging that a path forward now exists for an international agreement on climate change, the deal completed Sunday in Durban, South Africa, will allow greenhouse gas emissions to continue rising until 2020, at which point we may well exceed the tipping point on global warming, Citizens Climate Lobby said Monday. Continue reading Durban climate deal will allow increasing emissions until 2020
Living Green: A Turtle’s Quest for a Cleaner Planet
A family of turtles has gathered to celebrate the wedding of Miss Taylor Turtley. It is a perfect day for all concerned, until suddenly they are pelted with garbage from a passing car on the nearby highway. Outraged, young Thurman the Turtle vows to take decisive action to stop the littering and spoiling of the turtles’ habitat. … Artie Knapp’s Living Green is pleasant enough. Its characters and story are simple and relatable, and its message is positive and worthwhile. More cynical children and adults might be a little put off by the didacticism and heavy-handedness of the storytelling, but the book will be well-enjoyed by younger children.
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Cool Roof Summit² in Toronto
The Cool Roof Summit² will feature industry experts speaking on the benefits of the emerging technology known as Reflective White Roofs, which lower heating and cooling bills to save building owners and operators significant amounts of money. Continue reading Cool Roof Summit² in Toronto
Tides Canada’s Top 10 Canadian grassroots initiatives
The 2011 Tides Canada Top 10 were recently announced, recognizing the nation’s most innovative and forward-thinking projects and organizations that have demonstrated outstanding leadership, vision and real-world impact in addressing today’s most pressing environmental and social problems. Continue reading Tides Canada’s Top 10 Canadian grassroots initiatives
Tides Canada’s Top 10 Canadian grassroots initiatives
The 2011 Tides Canada Top 10 were recently announced, recognizing the nation’s most innovative and forward-thinking projects and organizations that have demonstrated outstanding leadership, vision and real-world impact in addressing today’s most pressing environmental and social problems. Continue reading Tides Canada’s Top 10 Canadian grassroots initiatives
Friends of the Earth: ‘model regulation’ helps Canada save face in Durban
Ottawa – With Canada’s international environmental reputation at rock bottom at the Durban climate negotiations, Friends of the Earth Canada has decided to donate its services to help Canada. Continue reading Friends of the Earth: ‘model regulation’ helps Canada save face in Durban
Book Review: Whole Foods to Thrive
I remember taking a course in University that focused on systems where we learned how everything in the ecosystem is connected in one way or the other. At the time I remember being bored to death and thinking that I will never need to know this information. But now I find myself looking closely at the food we eat. Continue reading Book Review: Whole Foods to Thrive
BC oil tanker traffic a ‘slap in the face’ to First Nations
The National Energy Board approved an increase in tanker traffic in Burrard Inlet by 25,000 barrels a day. Continue reading BC oil tanker traffic a ‘slap in the face’ to First Nations
BC oil tanker traffic a ‘slap in the face’ to First Nations
The National Energy Board approved an increase in tanker traffic in Burrard Inlet by 25,000 barrels a day. Continue reading BC oil tanker traffic a ‘slap in the face’ to First Nations
Open House at REEP House for Sustainable Living
REEP House for Sustainable Living is open to the public on a drop-in basis every Saturday. Drop in and experience REEP’s super-insulated, water-wise century brick home and education centre. Continue reading Open House at REEP House for Sustainable Living
Conservation groups ask Province to protect Oak Ridges Moraine
Echoing months of warnings from Ontario conservation organizations, a new report from the provincial environmental commissioner Gord Miller underscores the need for tougher land use and water monitoring rules on the Oak Ridges Moraine. Continue reading Conservation groups ask Province to protect Oak Ridges Moraine