Bookmarking on Delicious
Now that the original YouTube founders have taken over the helm of Delicious, we are betting the farm that this service will make a big comeback. Continue reading Bookmarking on Delicious
Equinox Summit: Energy 2030
From June 5 to 9, 2011, the inaugural Equinox Summit: Energy 2030 will bring together leading international scientists, as well as exceptional young leaders in politics, policy making, civil society and business, to work together to tackle today’s energy challenges. Continue reading Equinox Summit: Energy 2030
Evolution: The view from the cottage
Using the natural landscape around his Southern Quebec cottage as the central theme, author Jean-Pierre Rogel explores topics as diverse as genetically modified corn and whale taxonomy. He has much practice in engaging people in nature appreciation: As the host of the Radio-Canada science program Découverte, Rogel has been a public figure in Quebec for years. He has also written about genetics and evolution, although he is not yet well known among Anglophones. This, his fourth book, has been translated effectively to give English-speaking readers a taste of his engaging style. Reading this book immerses the reader in his cottage experiences, fleshed out by strong factual analysis.
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Ottawa Eco Fair
The 8th annual Ottawa EcoFair takes place September 17, 2011, from 10am-5pm. It celebrates green-living ideas, products and services with Ottawa’s grassroots community on display. Continue reading Ottawa Eco Fair
Art for Impact: Something out of Something
Join Art for Impact on May 4, at Vancouver’s Performance Works on Granville Island, for an evening of performances exploring how creativity and innovation can improve our relationship with our planet. Continue reading Art for Impact: Something out of Something
EcoLinks Conference – April 28-30th, 2011
Conference for teachers and other educators who are interested in Environment. Providing hands on sessions about integrating environmental education across in subjects and all grades. Continue reading EcoLinks Conference – April 28-30th, 2011
A Word About Earth Day
While some of us choose to celebrate Earth Day, the e-waves seem filled with the standard skeptics, as well as a new breed of clear-headed “realists” that find fault with any sort of positive Earth Day message. Continue reading A Word About Earth Day
Video: Exciting Prospects Ahead for CaGBC Greenbuilding Sector
Green Home TV caught up with Thomas Mueller, President of the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) recently at the CaGBC’s Symposium 2011. Mr. Mueller shared with us about the Symposium’s focus on existing buildings and the CaGBC’s programs to help reduce energy and water consumption in commercial, industrial and high capacity residential by 50% by 2020. Mr. Mueller also updated us on other exciting developments in low-rise residential including Adera’s LEED Platinum Seven35 Project. Continue reading Video: Exciting Prospects Ahead for CaGBC Greenbuilding Sector
Cleaning Saskatchewan’s Abandoned Uranium Mines
As part of Earth Day activities, Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) is leading an initiative that aims to clean up 38 abandoned, uranium mine and mill sites in northern Saskatchewan. Continue reading Cleaning Saskatchewan’s Abandoned Uranium Mines
Cleaning Saskatchewan’s Abandoned Uranium Mines
As part of Earth Day activities, Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) is leading an initiative that aims to clean up 38 abandoned, uranium mine and mill sites in northern Saskatchewan. Continue reading Cleaning Saskatchewan’s Abandoned Uranium Mines
Poisoned For Profit
In Poisoned for Profit: How Toxins Are Making Our Children Chronically Ill, Philip and Alice Shabecoff present an impeccably researched parallel between the proliferation of environmental toxins and the dramatic increase in chronic childhood disease in the US. Through the voice of a prosecutor giving evidence to a jury, they present a criminal case of chemical assault on children. The victims’ stories are woven through the book, as is the complex web of chemical corporations, government agencies, politicians, scientists, lawyers and lobbyists that are perpetrators and co-conspirators in this heinous crime. The book asks: Where is the justice for the children?
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Conservation Voters of BC announces federal endorsements
Today the Conservation Voters of BC announced its endorsements for the upcoming May 2 federal election. Conservation Voters of BC has a proven track record of helping elect environmental champions across party lines. Continue reading Conservation Voters of BC announces federal endorsements