BC Housing: Energy Specialist
BC Housing – one of BC’s top 55 employers—is the provincial Crown agency that develops, manages and administers a wide range … Continue reading BC Housing: Energy Specialist
Greening Fashion with the Uniform Project
Beyond sustainable fibres and second-hand shopping, one of the most intriguing ways to green your wardrobe is not for the faint of heart. It’s called the Uniform Project and all it takes is one girl, one dress, boundless creativity and a cause worth fighting for. Continue reading Greening Fashion with the Uniform Project
Vancouver Art Gallery Showcases UniverCity’s “Living Building” Childcare Centre
WE: Vancouver Exhibition Opens Tomorrow and Runs Until May 1st SFU Community Trust is proud to announce its participation in … Continue reading Vancouver Art Gallery Showcases UniverCity’s “Living Building” Childcare Centre
Am I A Monkey?: Six Big Questions about Evolution
“Am I A Monkey? aims to convince creationists that Judeo-Christian religion is compatible with evolutionary theory by explaining the basic tenets and underlying theory of natural selection. After a smattering of recent texts that have done much to polarize the religion-evolution debate, this is a refreshing thesis. However, although Ayala’s heart is in the right place, much of this book does not do his point justice.”
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Greenpeace video depicts oil-based love for Peter Kent
Toronto — Oil and state are a perfect match on Valentine’s Day, suggests a new video released today by Greenpeace. Continue reading Greenpeace video depicts oil-based love for Peter Kent
Ecology Festival Assistants: Windfall Ecology Centre
10th Annual Windfall Ecology Festival early registration now open!
Join us in celebrating our Tenth Annual Windfall Ecology Festival!
June 11th-12th, 2011
Fairy Lake Park, Newmarket, Continue reading Ecology Festival Assistants: Windfall Ecology Centre
Vancouver Sun Sustainable Living Expo
The Vancouver Sun Sustainable Living Expo is Western Canada’s largest sustainable lifestyle show and eco-marketplace. Continue reading Vancouver Sun Sustainable Living Expo
Conference: Leading Edge 2011
Rich cultural heritage, breathtaking scenic landscapes and exciting culinary and recreational destinations, the Niagara Escarpment is truly Ontario’s Natural Edge for tourism and economic development. Continue reading Conference: Leading Edge 2011
Wilderness Committee Decries Plans to Develop Prosperity Mine
Vancouver – The Wilderness Committee strongly condemned Liberal leadership hopeful Christy Clark’s suggestion, reported in a recent Globe and Mail article, that Ottawa should be pressured to approve the so-called Prosperity Mine, located on the Chilcotin Plateau west of Williams Lake, BC. The proposed Taseko Mines Inc. operation would have turned Fish Lake into a tailings pond for mine waste.
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BC’s Salish Sucker Threatened by Habitat Loss and Local Politicians
Sumas Mountain is the last mountain in the Cascades range that continues north from Washington State. In the North Cascades a number of creatures have evolved that live nowhere else on earth. Two examples are the Salish Sucker and the Nootsack Dace. Continue reading BC’s Salish Sucker Threatened by Habitat Loss and Local Politicians
Biosphère Environment Museum: Wild about Nature
From February 26 to March 13, 2011, the Biosphère Environment Museum is the place for youth and their families to have a spring break full of discovery and adventure with the “Wild about Nature” program. Indoors and out, they are invited to come have fun while discovering some secrets about biodiversity. Continue reading Biosphère Environment Museum: Wild about Nature
Grassroots Wedding Fair
Vancouver’s first and only green wedding fair was launched in 2010 to help you plan a locally rooted, eco-friendly wedding that truly reflects how you’ve chosen to live. Over forty eco-friendly exhibitors showcase their wares and services in the Grand Ballroom of Main Street’s landmark Heritage Hall. Continue reading Grassroots Wedding Fair