Film tracks family’s garbage production
The McDonald family knows their garbage intimately. They lived with every used plastic fork, balled-up candy wrapper and ripped shred … Continue reading Film tracks family’s garbage production
Environmental Defence News: Group wants ban on potentially toxic plastic
The Green Chain (2007)
The battle between loggers and environmentalists is defining,
dividing and destroying communities in Canada and around the world. The Green Chain
is a powerful, funny and thought-provoking film about the conflicts
between people on both sides of the battle who love trees — and are
willing to risk anything to protect their personal visions of the
forest.
The Green Chain examines a community and a
way of life through a series of riveting inter-linking monologues
inspired by the true tales and personalities that define today’s
forests.
Landmark climate report released
The Earth’s climate is warming at a quickening pace, with major implications for northern countries like Canada and threats of … Continue reading Landmark climate report released
Khadak (2006)
Set in the frozen steppes of Mongolia, Khadak tells the epic story of Bagi, a young nomad confronted with his destiny to become a shaman. A plague strikes the animals and the nomads are forcibly relocated to desolate mining towns. Bagi saves the life of a beautiful coal thief, Zolzaya, and together they reveal the plague was a lie fabricated to eradicate nomadism. A sublime revolution ensues.
Big Picture TV
Founded in August 2003, Big Picture TV streams free video clips of world-renowned thinkers and experts in fields relating to … Continue reading Big Picture TV
Newswire: Final global-warming report highlights risks to Canada: Humans, nature will suffer unless ‘urgent, global action’ is taken: UN secretary general
The Earth’s climate is warming at a quickening pace, with major implications for northern countries like Canada and threats of … Continue reading Newswire: Final global-warming report highlights risks to Canada: Humans, nature will suffer unless ‘urgent, global action’ is taken: UN secretary general
Newswire: Parks Canada sets sights on predators to curb Banff elk population
Wildlife experts at Banff National Park are hoping to give nature’s predators a helping hand to control an exploding elk … Continue reading Newswire: Parks Canada sets sights on predators to curb Banff elk population
Global trade brings unwanted visitors
We’ve probably all heard the urban legend about the unsuspecting shopper who takes home a bunch of bananas from the supermarket, only to have a tarantula later crawl out and terrorize the family. Well, new research shows that there could be some truth to the story.
Victory! Bow River not up for sale – for now
The Council of Canadians is thrilled to hear that the Alberta government has taken steps to preserve the water in the Bow River – at least for the immediate future.
In last month’s e-news, we told you about an application that the Eastern Irrigation District (EID) made to Alberta Environment to amend their current water licence to allow them to extract water from the Bow River for commercial purposes.
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Travel guides publishing options for greener trips
Fodor’s Travel set to release World’s Best Eco-Lodges & Earth-Friendly Hotels
Juliet Eilperin,
Washington Post
Published: Saturday, November 10, 2007
As
more vacationers have begun to contemplate the impact of their travels
on the planet, from the greenhouse gas emissions of their flights to
the litter they leave behind in scenic areas, mainstream travel
publishers have devised a new category of books to address their
concerns.
Read the article from Canada.com…
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USC Canada PSA
A USC Canada PSA YouTube video created by Allen Booth… Public Service Announcement: Founded in 1945 as the Unitarian Service … Continue reading USC Canada PSA