Canadian Ice Shelves Breaking up Fast
Canadian ice shelves are changing at an unexpected rate, with almost 50 per cent lost in the last six years, experts say. Continue reading Canadian Ice Shelves Breaking up Fast
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Standing Up by Sitting In – Protesting the Tar Sands
Tomorrow environmental activists will gather in Ottawa to protest the Tar Sands Pipeline from Canada to the US. When I … Continue reading Standing Up by Sitting In – Protesting the Tar Sands
Vancouver bike lanes a part of global climate day of action
This Saturday, September 24, simultaneous events in more than 170 countries will draw attention to the role of transportation solutions in addressing global climate change. Continue reading Vancouver bike lanes a part of global climate day of action
Conservation groups say tar sands extraction violates international wildlife treaties
Today, conservation groups represented by Earthjustice and Ecojustice Canada submitted a petition to Interior Secretary Salazar asking him to report to President Obama that Canada’s destructive tar sands extraction undermines international efforts to protect endangered and threatened species. Continue reading Conservation groups say tar sands extraction violates international wildlife treaties
Ontario voters back conservation, poll finds
A poll commissioned by the Conservation Council of Ontario has turned up some interesting results: voters back conservation as a solution to our economic and financial woes. Continue reading Ontario voters back conservation, poll finds
Green Calgary Events – November 3-5
Join Green Calgary for their fall fundraising events, celebrating the connection between the arts and the environment. Continue reading Green Calgary Events – November 3-5
Green Calgary Events – November 3-5
Join Green Calgary for their fall fundraising events, celebrating the connection between the arts and the environment. Continue reading Green Calgary Events – November 3-5
Forests: Rooted in Our Community
Credit Valley Conservation will be hosting its annual Stewardship Forum on October 15, a day filled with indoor presentations and outside activities that will engage you in discussion and hands-on learning. Continue reading Forests: Rooted in Our Community
Rally for Nature at Queen’s Park
Ontario Nature asks the provincial government and all candidates running in the October election to stop the ongoing loss of biodiversity in Ontario. Continue reading Rally for Nature at Queen’s Park
Rally for Nature at Queen’s Park
Ontario Nature asks the provincial government and all candidates running in the October election to stop the ongoing loss of biodiversity in Ontario. Continue reading Rally for Nature at Queen’s Park
Workshop: Water & Growth: Niagara Escarpment
Ontario youth between 18-35 are invited to attend the Water & Growth: Exploring Prosperity, Protection and Paradox along the Niagara Escarpment workshop October 28th, 2011 – October 30th, 2011 to learn about the relationship between economic growth and ecosystem protection. Continue reading Workshop: Water & Growth: Niagara Escarpment
Toronto 2011 Weekend to End Women’s Cancers
For the 2nd year in a row I walked in the Weekend to End Women’s Cancer walk. Last year I did the full 2 day 60 km journey. This year we did the 1 day 35km walk (because seriously my feet still have not healed from last year). Last year I blogged about the environmental impacts of the walk. I am happy to say that there were a few improvements this year! Continue reading Toronto 2011 Weekend to End Women’s Cancers