First Wind-Power Project to Feed B.C. Grid
A green-energy boost for British Columbia. BC Hydro’s grid started receiving wind-generated electricity today from the new wind park at … Continue reading First Wind-Power Project to Feed B.C. Grid
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Competing Visions from Provinces on Climate Change
Published by the David Suzuki Foundation: Something’s gotta give. This week’s premiers’ meeting — the Council of the Federation — … Continue reading Competing Visions from Provinces on Climate Change
Homer-Dixon vs. Bocking vs. Gibson – Alternatives Journal
AJ Update, August 2009 Ecology as the master science? You be the judge. Thomas Homer-Dixon and Stephen Bocking battle it … Continue reading Homer-Dixon vs. Bocking vs. Gibson – Alternatives Journal
New Earthcast Series on Sustainability – Live Webcasts
Beginning on August 19th, 2009, Earthscan will offer a free one-hour webcast on a different topic each month, giving viewers … Continue reading New Earthcast Series on Sustainability – Live Webcasts
Report: Convert Textile Waste to Compost
Researchers have found that waste from the textiles industry can be converted into rich, agricultural compost. A new report published … Continue reading Report: Convert Textile Waste to Compost
Science Matters – Carbon offsets: a tool in the fight against global warming
By David Suzuki with Faisal Moola The science is clear: human-caused global warming is a reality. Now it’s time to … Continue reading Science Matters – Carbon offsets: a tool in the fight against global warming
Turtle poacher caught with endangered species
SARNIA, ON – A Toronto area man has been convicted of five charges for illegally possessing and transporting species at … Continue reading Turtle poacher caught with endangered species
CREST Halifax driving key transportation issues
There’s no question, transportation is a key issue in building sustainable communities. On the East Coast, that issue is being … Continue reading CREST Halifax driving key transportation issues
Green Index helps green orgs, businesses find, use green services
The word ‘green’ is thrown around loosely nowadays. It’s used in website names, businesses and slogans. So how do you … Continue reading Green Index helps green orgs, businesses find, use green services
Ecodriver, Unfriendly Critters, Water Footprint – GC News #642
642: 4 August 2009 – Published by Green Communities Canada WALK 21. Jacky Kennedy, director of Green Communities Canada’s Walking … Continue reading Ecodriver, Unfriendly Critters, Water Footprint – GC News #642
Saanich Community Members Get An Energy Efficiency Boost from BC Hydro
Thousands of Saanich residents and businesses accessed energy efficiency grants and information through the Community Energy Manager Initiative. The pilot … Continue reading Saanich Community Members Get An Energy Efficiency Boost from BC Hydro
Green Jobs … in Manufacturing?
The two terms sound like an oxymoron. But they need not be. Nadine Gudz answered, in part, some of the … Continue reading Green Jobs … in Manufacturing?