“Eat your fruits and vegetables” is a familiar statement we all heard as children and have spoken as adults. And for good reason! Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables is associated with a reduced risk of certain diseases and health conditions. Unfortunately, the majority of Canadians do not meet the recommendation of eating 5 to 10 fruits and vegetables per day.
Continue reading “The VHQ (Verified Health Quality) Program”
The Resources for Rethinking database provides teachers with improved access to excellent and relevant resources that support Education for Sustainable Development.
Learning for a Sustainable Future (LSF) is a non-profit Canadian organisation whose mission is to promote, through education, the knowledge, skills, perspectives, and practices essential to a sustainable future.
Continue reading “Exemplary sustainable resources reviewed by teachers for teachers”
A prominent venture capitalist is betting big on solar-thermal tech. Read the Toronto Star’s weekly Clean Break column, by Tyler … Continue reading Sun set to shine on solar
Hostpapa has taken the initiative of going green by purchasing 100% Green Renewable energy to power our data center, web servers, office computers, laptops and office space. These energy sources supply Hostpapa’s entire equivalent energy consumption into the power-grid with certified 100% renewable green energy sources, such as wind and solar powered energy.
– World’s first large-scale biodiesel refinery slated for Alberta… CBC AB
– Arctic sea ice shrinks to lowest area on record… CBC
– Oil slick endangers Vancouver Island orca habitat… CBC BC
– Environmentalists urge SK premier to drop E85 highway… CBC SK
– Toronto blogger embarrasses NASA climate experts… CBC
MOBY community garden is located on 11th Ave, East of Commercial Drive ( a few blocks from Broadway skytrain station). MOBY is a non-profit association comprised of individuals who enjoy the fruits of their labour. We’re involved in various events in the community and we’re proud of our relationships with community organizations who believe in giving back to the community. Stop by and say hello.
The www.livinglakeplans.com application, in its simpliest form, is an web based version of a lake plan document, with different document sections being represented by web pages. The main web page lists all the key sections – simply select a section, click on it and it appears. As a head start each section presents option / template text which can be selected and altered to suit your needs – this is a great way for your association members to see what their lake plan might look like when finished.
Carbon-free cards are designed with the planet in mind. Our cards feature beautiful nature photographs of Eastern Canada and the … Continue reading Top quality nature cards for people who care about the planet
We’re happy to announce that Dr. David Suzuki will be co-writing his column with the assistance of Dr. Faisal Moola, the Science Director of the David Suzuki Foundation.
Are you a lumper or a splitter? Well, that depends on how you define a species. And how we define species has direct implications on our ability to protect them.
Continue reading “Classification determines conservation efforts”
Solar panels aren’t mentioned in the Anglican Book of Common Prayer, so Rev. Margaret Cornish has had to write her own blessing for a special dedication service on Sunday.
Continue reading “Religious groups across Canada see the green light”
Citizens are finally demanding electricity-powered cars Continue reading Tipping point for hybrids?
Jane Flanagan, canada.com
Most of us know what we ought to do: Eat our greens, exercise regularly, get 8 hours of sleep and read more books. But the rules nearly always go out the window when we’re faced with choosing between what’s “good” and what’s “easy”.
