Pine beetle developing a taste for spruce
The small beetle that has already eaten its way through about nine million hectares of pine forest in British Columbia … Continue reading Pine beetle developing a taste for spruce
Small Business, Environmentalists Launch Pilot Program to Take Action on Global Warming
An innovative new program to help small-and
medium-sized businesses shrink their carbon footprint kicks off in
Vancouver today. Ecotrust Canada, in partnership with The Pembina
Institute, the David Suzuki Foundation and corporate sponsors, is
launching a pilot program to help meet consumer demand for
climate-friendly products and services. The Carbon Neutral Workgroup
for Small Business will help companies calculate and reduce their
greenhouse gas emissions.
GM adds new spark to electric car’s future
When General Motors introduced its Chevrolet Volt concept car with great fanfare at the Detroit Auto Show in January, there … Continue reading GM adds new spark to electric car’s future
Put a price on emissions now or else, report says
The slower Canada is to put a price tag on greenhouse gas emissions, the greater the damage to the economy … Continue reading Put a price on emissions now or else, report says
Government has no plan to help over 99% of species at risk
Of the 539 species that have been scientifically assessed as being at risk in Canada to date, 89.4% are not … Continue reading Government has no plan to help over 99% of species at risk
Return of the carpool? Trends in commuting
Back in the days of horses and buggies there were those who hitched a ride into town and drivers who … Continue reading Return of the carpool? Trends in commuting
UPEI Energy Awareness Program
Do you know how much money UPEI spends on energy consumption? Do you know the impact our energy use is … Continue reading UPEI Energy Awareness Program
Green to go
Everyone is getting on the green-travel bandwagon, but which choices truly make a difference? Hannah Hoag offers some options Travel … Continue reading Green to go
Environmentalists gather at Halifax conference
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May will be among environmentalists from around world convening in Halifax this week to discuss ecology … Continue reading Environmentalists gather at Halifax conference
Keep light bulb hazards in perspective
Whenever a new product comes to market, inevitably it will have flaws that can drive some people to distraction, so much so that they may be unable to see the forest for the trees.
Case in point – compact fluorescent light bulbs, or CFLs.
Newswire: Clean Break – June 25
Mondial Energy president Alex Winch talks about rising interest in solar thermal technologies and supportive… Continue reading Newswire: Clean Break – June 25
Endangered designation no slam dunk
Final determination on Peary caribou to be made by federal cabinet. Continue reading Endangered designation no slam dunk