The Symonds Passive House is 90% more energy efficient, solar powered and built out of solid wood (cross-laminated timber) and one of the most beautiful super energy efficient homes we’ve seen at Green Energy Futures. Continue reading Video: Solid wood passive house – 90% more energy efficient
For the first time in more than a century, plains bison will roam wild in Banff National Park thanks to … Continue reading Bison successfully reintroduced in Banff National Park – YouTube
Last spring, Canadians watched, horrified, as residents of Fort McMurray, Alta. were forced to flee their community as a nearby … Continue reading How artificial intelligence could help predict major forest fires | Canadian Geographic
Join REAP Business Association for an inspiring evening of learning and networking with Calgary’s leading social entrepreneurs. Continue reading Innovating for Shared Prosperity
Hear a keynote presentation by Jason Switzer from Alberta Clean Technology Industry Association, and panel discussions by a series of renowned social changemakers. Continue reading Capital for Cause: Back to Basics
Growing Food, Jobs & Hope feature social entrepreneur, urban farmer and author, Michael Ableman. Continue reading Growing Food, Jobs & Hope
The sacred Blackfeet region of Badger-Two Medicine, part of the transboundary Crown of the Continent Ecosystem, moves closer to protection. Continue reading US Cancels Energy Leases in Badger-Two Medicine
New poll highlights the importance of Alberta’s mountain headwater regions for all communities downstream. Continue reading Albertans Love their Headwaters
ATCO announces its new off-grid solar project, located at the Saddle Hills Telecommunication Site northwest of Grande Prairie, Alberta. Continue reading New off-grid solar project powers telecommunication site near Grande Prairie
Signatories from Nations and Tribes across North America also commit to pushing for a sustainable economy based on renewable energy. Continue reading First Nations and Tribes sign Treaty to stop tar sands pipelines
Play a part in “greening” your local community by joining Honda Canada Foundation, Forest Recovery Canada, AWES, and Rocky View County on Saturday, June 11th for the Community Planting Weekend. Continue reading Community Tree Plant in Calgary – June 11, 2016
After more than 40 years of waiting, Albertans can finally celebrate full protection for the Castle Special Place. Continue reading Alberta announces full protection for Castle Special Place
Conservation groups are cautiously optimistic about increased numbers for Canada’s endangered Greater Sage-grouse populations. Continue reading Endangered Sage-grouse numbers on the rise in Alberta and Saskatchewan
A story about the challenges of living with large carnivores, and how the Waterton Biosphere Reserve and others are meeting those challenges. Continue reading Sharing the Range with Grizzly Bears
Parks Canada officially confirmed today that plains bison will be reintroduced to Canada’s oldest park. Continue reading Government funds effort to return bison to Banff National Park
Alberta MP Blake Richards is presented with post cards showing the growing support for restoring bison to Banff National Park. Continue reading Returning wild plains bison to Banff National Park
With oil prices plunging to below $50, the consequences of a petro-fuelled economy are hitting home. Continue reading David Suzuki: Oil prices drop as global warming rises
After a federal panel finds caribou at risk in Alberta, the province decides to sell off critical habitat areas for further industrial development. Continue reading Critical caribou habitat is being sold to the energy industry in Alberta
