Environmental groups back Dehcho land-use plan
Four major conservation groups have thrown their support behind the Dehcho’s proposed land-use plan in the Northwest Territories Continue reading Environmental groups back Dehcho land-use plan
Author: Rex
Oil Spill Update (during dinner)
I was eating dinner Tuesday evening when I got a call from John Buchanan from Squamish. He sent me an email about his photo documentary of his visit to the spill site as well as his letter to the Minister below….
Dear Mr Penner,
You are probably aware of the Westwood Anette Spill here in Squamish last year and on Tues there will be a public infomation meeting at the Totem hall. Thought I would share with you my visit to the site today to give you a proper perspective on things. I have tried to give you a boots on the ground honest look at things.
FORREX Conservation Biology Extension Listserv – April 3, 2007
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Ontario to tax water bottlers
The province plans to slap a fee on companies that bottle large amounts of water taken from the Great Lakes … Continue reading Ontario to tax water bottlers
Google News Alert for: manitoba environment
An environmental first for Canada: Manitoba town first in Canada …
PR Newswire (press release) – New
York,NY,USA
Recognizing the detrimental impact that plastic bags have on the environment,
Leaf Rapids was inspired by countries like Australia and Ireland, …
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Newswire: Richard Louv on the Necessity of a Nature-Child Reunion
On Feb. 20th, American author, Richard Louv gave a public lecture at the University of Victoria based on his best-selling … Continue reading Newswire: Richard Louv on the Necessity of a Nature-Child Reunion
WASH ALL YOUR CLOTHES IN COLD WATER (the whites too)
Between 80 and 90% of the energy used to wash clothes is used for heating the water.
By switching from warm to cold water washing, you could save around $50/year in water heating costs. Plus, clothes washed in cold water retain their colour longer. And don’t worry about the clothes not being cleaned properly – new detergents have been developed to work specifically in cold water.
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SeaChange Savouries Canada
Founded in 1985 as a home based business, Seachange created the original offering of premium Smoked Salmon in cedar gift … Continue reading SeaChange Savouries Canada
Mum’s Original
At Mums Original we are proud to offer the finest hemp and flax wholefood products available on the market today. … Continue reading Mum’s Original
Ontario to join U.S. green plan
Complaining the federal Conservatives aren’t doing enough to combat climate change, the Ontario government said yesterday it will join an … Continue reading Ontario to join U.S. green plan
Seafood Recipes
Great seafood recipes from SeaChange Seafoods… SeaChange Seafoods Recipes Continue reading Seafood Recipes
Albertans needed to consult on oil sands development
———————————- News Release March 22, 2007 Second Phase of Oil Sands Consultations Scheduled for Eight Communities Edmonton… A Multistakeholder Committee … Continue reading Albertans needed to consult on oil sands development