Earth Day Ecards from someecards
Next week is Earth Day! Here are some “humourous” (depending on who you talk to) Earth Day Ecards from my favourite site Someecards.com. Continue reading Earth Day Ecards from someecards
Plastic Pollution in our Oceans
You have probably heard about the garbage patches that our in our oceans but may not know the exactly what … Continue reading Plastic Pollution in our Oceans
Green Giveaways are back!
Heads-up, green book lovers! Because we like ya, and because Spring’s here, and because it’s hump day, we’re bringing back our regular giveaways. Hurrah!
Just click on the Green Giveaways button to the right and find out how you can win this month’s gift: an updated and expanded edition of Hot, Flat, and Crowded, the bestseller by Thomas L. Friedman.
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Video: Éco-Quartier St-Jacques – Gala 2011 de reconnaissance en environnement de Montréal
Éco-Quartier St-Jacques – Gala 2011 de reconnaissance en environnement et développement durable de Montréal. Montreal – Pour la 5e édition du … Continue reading Video: Éco-Quartier St-Jacques – Gala 2011 de reconnaissance en environnement de Montréal
Video: Éco-Quartier St-Jacques – Gala 2011 de reconnaissance en environnement de Montréal
Éco-Quartier St-Jacques – Gala 2011 de reconnaissance en environnement et développement durable de Montréal. Montreal – Pour la 5e édition du … Continue reading Video: Éco-Quartier St-Jacques – Gala 2011 de reconnaissance en environnement de Montréal
2011 Green Toronto Award Winners Include Youth, Residents, Non-Profits and Businesses
TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – April 15, 2011) – This evening, the City of Toronto in partnership with Green Living, celebrated the people, … Continue reading 2011 Green Toronto Award Winners Include Youth, Residents, Non-Profits and Businesses
Some populations of Fraser River salmon more likely to survive climate change: UBC study
Populations of Fraser River sockeye salmon are so fine-tuned to their environment that any further environmental changes caused by climate change could lead to the disappearance of some populations, while others may be less affected, says a new study by University of British Columbia scientists. Continue reading Some populations of Fraser River salmon more likely to survive climate change: UBC study
The Epidemic
The trust inherent in a community’s relationship with its water utility is profound and often unquestioned. That is, until a rash of illness opens the floodgate to doubt. In The Epidemic: A Collision of Power, Privilege, and Public Health, author David DeKok reconstructs a deadly typhoid epidemic in Ithaca, New York, in 1903. In Canada, the cases of Walkerton, Ontario, North Battleford, Saskatchewan, and the 116 First Nations communities currently on boil water orders are reminders that lessons all too often need to be relearned.
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EcoBooks – Alternatives Journal Issue: 37.3
Whether it’s made of paper or pixels, the latest issue of Alternatives Journal is essential reading. Fresh from his legacy tour, David Suzuki reveals his inner-most thoughts; tar sands decrier Andrew Nikiforuk rips into “ethical oil;” the country’s top green writers tell us what they keep by their bedsides; we look at last year’s bestsellers; and publishing-industry guru Nic Boshart gives you the lowdown on e-books. Accompanied by 22 reviews of ecobooks and eco-films as well as beautiful art from Robert Bateman, David Blackwood and others, this issue ofAlternatives is one read you won’t put down. Continue reading EcoBooks – Alternatives Journal Issue: 37.3
First-hand accounts of our warming planet – WWF
Climate change is having devastating effects on people and wildlife around the world. From a lack of food due to severe droughts to homes being swept away due to rising sea levels, climate change is having a real impact. Read these compelling first-hand accounts of the effects of our warming planet both in Canada and abroad. Continue reading First-hand accounts of our warming planet – WWF
Alberta native species in its habitat – 2011 Mural competition
Students from AE Cross painting a mural as part of the 9th annual Alberta Wilderness Association mural competition at the Calgary Tower. The theme for the competition was “Alberta native species in its habitat.” Continue reading Alberta native species in its habitat – 2011 Mural competition
Pushing Further: Building your career in the good food movement
The purpose of this mini-conference is to provide a series of educational and interactive sessions for those interested in getting or starting a job in the food, and related environment or health promotion sectors while making a difference in society. Continue reading Pushing Further: Building your career in the good food movement