Scientists often come up with new discoveries, technologies or theories. But sometimes they rediscover what our ancestors already knew. A couple of recent findings show we have a lot to learn from our forebears – and nature – about bugs. Continue reading Bean leaves, bedbugs and biomimicry
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (Toronto) – All around North America, cities are shifting from ‘grey to green’ approaches to developing … Continue reading May 21-22, 2013 – Grey to Green Conference
Does regular time in nature make you calmer? More alert? Happier? Let’s all get into the nature habit. It can make our lives better. Continue reading Stressed at work? Add a daily dose of green
Shared by Earth Day Canada on 16 Mar 2012 Take It Up for Earth Day! Our green living expert, Adria Vasil, … Continue reading Video: Three Tips to Detox Your Personal Care Routine
Sushi: The Global Catch by Mark Hall https://itunes.apple.com/ca/movie/sushi-the-global-catch/id626607899 iRex Continue reading Sushi: The Global Catch
Peace Out by Charles Wilkinson https://itunes.apple.com/ca/movie/peace-out/id606322259 iRex Continue reading Peace Out
Burlington ON – Burlington Mall will hold its 4th Annual “ecoHero” E-Waste Collection from Wednesday April 24 through Sunday April … Continue reading 4th Annual E-Waste Collection – Burlington Mall – April 24 – 28
813: 8 April 2013 – Published by Green Communities Canada RAIN! See Water Canada Magazine article about how user fees and credit system … Continue reading Fundraising Ideas, Summer Camp, Organic Waste, Fake Anti-Wind Protesters – GCNews #813
Countries where governments hold a tight rein on information, shut down or stifle research that runs counter to their priorities, and demonize and attack opponents are never good places to live. We have to make sure Canada doesn’t become one. Continue reading Muzzling scientists is an assault on democracy
Checking out at the store, the young cashier suggested to the much older woman, that she should bring her own grocery bags because plastic bags weren’t good for the environment. Continue reading We didn’t have this “green thing” back in my earlier days
Energy is on everyone’s minds these days. Prime Minister Stephen Harper is determined to make Canada an energy superpower, fuelled mostly by Alberta’s tar sands. Continue reading David Suzuki: Does selling off our resources make us an energy superpower?
Before we take from nature to create wealth and employment, we should first consider what must be retained to sustain both wildlife and the well-being of local communities, such as clean air, safe drinking water and healthy local food. Continue reading David Suzuki: Big-picture thinking needed to protect nature
