New Society on the Road! – Offshoot February 2010
New Society Publishers – With Spring on the way, we here at New Society are itching to get out of … Continue reading New Society on the Road! – Offshoot February 2010
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Science Matters: Vanishing sockeye shouldn’t be labelled “sustainable”
By David Suzuki with Faisal Moola. Salmon have played a central role in the lives and culture of Pacific Northwest … Continue reading Science Matters: Vanishing sockeye shouldn’t be labelled “sustainable”
Carbon Shift: How the Twin Crises of Oil Depletion and Climate Change Will Define the Future
So there you have it – a diverse, sometimes contradictory, but readable series of essays purporting to answer the question of how oil depletion and climate change will define the future. Continue reading Carbon Shift: How the Twin Crises of Oil Depletion and Climate Change Will Define the Future
Genetic Roulette: The Documented Health Risks of Genetically Engineered Foods and Genetically Modified Diplomacy: The Global Politics of Agricultural Biotechnology and the Environment
ased on his analysis of dozens of studies, reports and personal accounts, Smith reveals shocking instances when governments and corporations misled, lied and covered up evidence about the health and safety risks of GM foods. These deceptions allowed the products to be fast-tracked to the market, thereby externalizing the costs of this infant science. Continue reading Genetic Roulette: The Documented Health Risks of Genetically Engineered Foods and Genetically Modified Diplomacy: The Global Politics of Agricultural Biotechnology and the Environment
Losing Confidence: Power, Politics, and the Crisis in Canadian Democracy
The tone of May’s warning will make staid Canadians who have faith in the tenets of peace, order and good governance mighty uncomfortable. Described as they are in quick succession from this slim text in May’s energetic prose, the threats to our political process are disturbing. Continue reading Losing Confidence: Power, Politics, and the Crisis in Canadian Democracy
Environment Canada Lowers Emissions Target 2nd Time in Four Years
Ottawa — Sierra Club Canada wishes it were surprised by the government’s announcement to lower Canada’s emissions target for the … Continue reading Environment Canada Lowers Emissions Target 2nd Time in Four Years
A Penny Saved, Sister Cities and Waterprint – GC News #666
666: 1 February 2010 – Published by Green Communities Canada. WELL WATER. Information Provider Workshop (IPW) on private well stewardship … Continue reading A Penny Saved, Sister Cities and Waterprint – GC News #666
Climate Smart’s Top Ten Strategies for Carbon Reduction
Vancouver – Reducing business air travel by using teleconferencing software turns out to be the most popular strategy for companies … Continue reading Climate Smart’s Top Ten Strategies for Carbon Reduction
Pembina’s ideas for improving B.C.’s carbon tax
The B.C. government should strengthen its carbon tax in the 2010 budget, according to a set of recommendations released by … Continue reading Pembina’s ideas for improving B.C.’s carbon tax
Protect Nature in BC’s Fight Against Climate Change
Vancouver – British Columbia’s fight against climate change should focus on conserving at least 50% of its land base using … Continue reading Protect Nature in BC’s Fight Against Climate Change
Innovation, Science, Environment: Charting Sustainable Development in Canada, 1987-2007
Twenty years ago, a confident nation strutted onto the global stage, ready to inspire a new era of sustainable development. But then Canada slipped into the gutter – muddling through at home, obstructing action abroad. Continue reading Innovation, Science, Environment: Charting Sustainable Development in Canada, 1987-2007
Paper Tricks, Stories, and Green Jobs – GC News #665
665: 25 January 2010 – Published by Green Communities Canada. GREEN JOBS. Bruce Pearce, Green Communities Canada’s vice chair, will … Continue reading Paper Tricks, Stories, and Green Jobs – GC News #665