Environment Grant funds environmental projects at cottages

As our lakes become more and more crowded with humans, many cottagers are becoming increasingly aware of the need to … Continue reading Environment Grant funds environmental projects at cottages

Community Stewardship and Living

Aviva Community Fund

Toronto – Today Aviva Canada Inc. announced the launch of the Aviva Community Fund – a unique competition that will … Continue reading Aviva Community Fund

Community Stewardship and Living, Student Initiatives

“Green is for Everyone” in multicultural Victoria

Victoria, BC – “Stop ignoring the strange sounds your car is making. If you take your car in for regular … Continue reading “Green is for Everyone” in multicultural Victoria

Community Stewardship and Living

Maybe I am not Green enough

There is a new board on a chat board I frequent called Green Living. When it first started up I popped over to read what was going on. I have posted a few times but find that I just can not relate to a lot of the posts. Lately it has had me questioning how green I really am. I use shampoo, I wash my face and use a moisturizer. I don’t make my own deodorant, I use Colgate and for the love of all things holy I do not use the Diva Cup.

Does this make me a bad environmentalist?

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Air and Climate, Alberta, Business and Economics, Community Stewardship and Living, Energy

Substantial Unreported Emissions from Alberta Oil Sands

New study reveals substantial, unreported quantities of greenhouse gas emissions from the oil sands in the Boreal Forests of Alberta, … Continue reading Substantial Unreported Emissions from Alberta Oil Sands

Community Stewardship and Living, Sustainable Communities

Resilient Cities Conference: October 20-22, 2009

Canadian cities, like American cities, are facing transformational challenges in sustainability, economic, and urban management. There is a call for … Continue reading Resilient Cities Conference: October 20-22, 2009

Community Stewardship and Living, Food and Health

Video: Everything You HAVE to Know about GMO Foods

Even rats and mice refuse to eat genetically modified foods, like tomatoes. More reports are surfacing regarding potential links between … Continue reading Video: Everything You HAVE to Know about GMO Foods

Air and Climate, Community Stewardship and Living, Energy, Food and Health, Law, Policy, and Standards, Natural Resources Management, Nature and Wildlife Conservation, Water

Gitga’at Give Enbridge Execs Chilly Reception

Media Advisory from the Gitga’at First Nation: The Enbridge proposal to ship oil from Alberta’s tarsands through the pristine territory … Continue reading Gitga’at Give Enbridge Execs Chilly Reception

Air and Climate, Community Stewardship and Living, Law, Policy, and Standards, Natural Resources Management, Water

Lost in Transmission

Prime Minister’s announcement about green energy in B.C. is really about supporting the mining industry. September 16, 2009 (Victoria, BC) … Continue reading Lost in Transmission

Community Stewardship and Living, Education and Learning

YWCA’s Youth Eco Internship Program

The YWCA Vancouver has successfully launched the Youth Eco Internship Program (YEIP), a national program that comes on the heels … Continue reading YWCA’s Youth Eco Internship Program

Community Stewardship and Living

Volunteer as an ecoDriver and Save

Originally shared by: http://climatechangeconnection.org Are you looking for ways to save money and the environment? Learn how to lower your … Continue reading Volunteer as an ecoDriver and Save

Community Stewardship and Living, Design and Technology, Energy, Natural Resources Management, Waste and Pollution Management

Green Careers Panel Discussion – October 1, 2009

Learn more about career opportunities in B.C.’s growing “green” sectors. The Burnaby Employment Resource Centre, in conjunction with the B.C. … Continue reading Green Careers Panel Discussion – October 1, 2009