Vote For Clean Energy
On October 10th, 2007, the voters of Ontario go to the polls. Over the next months, we have a great … Continue reading Vote For Clean Energy
Leaving Microsoft to Change the World: An Entrepreneur?s Odyssey to Educate the World?s Children
From HarperCollins.ca…
John Wood discovered his passion, his greatest success, and his life’s work?not at business school or leading Microsoft’s charge into Asia in the 1990s?but on a soul-searching trip to the Himalayas. Wood felt trapped between an all-consuming career and a desire to do something lasting and significant. Stressed from the demands of his job, he took a vacation trekking in Nepal because a friend had told him, “If you get high enough in the mountains, you can’t hear Steve Ballmer yelling at you anymore.”
Big Wild
CPAWS and Mountain Equipment Co-op have teamed up to create The Big Wild website. We are piloting the site in … Continue reading Big Wild
Powerwise campaign gets things started
One of the most interesting things I learned while crossing Canada earlier this year is that Canadians are excited about embracing change. People are sick of just hearing about problems like air pollution and global warming – they want to do something about them.
Science Matters: Climate change myths debunked
In spite of explosive news coverage about global warming over the past year, most people still have only a very rudimentary knowledge of this complex issue. Unfortunately, this lack of knowledge has led to persistent myths, which are slowing down real action that could prevent the worst damage from occurring to our economy and to our environment.
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Newswire: Clean Break – May 28 (Correction)
Philip Jessup, executive director of the Toronto Atmospheric Fund, talks about plug-in hybrids, hybrid taxis… Continue reading Newswire: Clean Break – May 28 (Correction)
The Yes Men LIVE in Calgary at the next Arusha Action Film
The Arusha Centre is pleased to announce the special LIVE appearance of the “The Yes Men” for next monthly Action … Continue reading The Yes Men LIVE in Calgary at the next Arusha Action Film
Bringing country food to city
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Eco Sheds on Canada’s Worst Handyman 2
Each of the five new bumbling builders – nominated by a friend, colleague or family member – is charged with … Continue reading Eco Sheds on Canada’s Worst Handyman 2
Group plans lawsuit against Tories over Kyoto
John Baird defended his handling of the environment portfolio Tuesday as a leading environmental group filed a lawsuit aimed at … Continue reading Group plans lawsuit against Tories over Kyoto
Light House Sustainable Building Centre blogs: Net Zero Home Coalition: Light House goes to Ottawa
Back in March, I was fortunate to be invited to speak at a Net Zero home forum in Ottawa. Organized … Continue reading Light House Sustainable Building Centre blogs: Net Zero Home Coalition: Light House goes to Ottawa
Air Canada offers carbon-offset ticket
TORONTO ? Air Canada passengers can now ease their guilt over global warming by buying carbon offsets, meaning a clear … Continue reading Air Canada offers carbon-offset ticket