Climate change – Road Stories: Ready or Not
The National looks at adapting to climate change CBC News In Depth: Climate change Continue reading Climate change – Road Stories: Ready or Not
Environmental groups back Dehcho land-use plan
Four major conservation groups have thrown their support behind the Dehcho’s proposed land-use plan in the Northwest Territories Continue reading Environmental groups back Dehcho land-use plan
Oil Spill Update (during dinner)
I was eating dinner Tuesday evening when I got a call from John Buchanan from Squamish. He sent me an email about his photo documentary of his visit to the spill site as well as his letter to the Minister below….
Dear Mr Penner,
You are probably aware of the Westwood Anette Spill here in Squamish last year and on Tues there will be a public infomation meeting at the Totem hall. Thought I would share with you my visit to the site today to give you a proper perspective on things. I have tried to give you a boots on the ground honest look at things.
FORREX Conservation Biology Extension Listserv – April 3, 2007
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Ontario to tax water bottlers
The province plans to slap a fee on companies that bottle large amounts of water taken from the Great Lakes … Continue reading Ontario to tax water bottlers
Google News Alert for: manitoba environment
An environmental first for Canada: Manitoba town first in Canada …
PR Newswire (press release) – New
York,NY,USA
Recognizing the detrimental impact that plastic bags have on the environment,
Leaf Rapids was inspired by countries like Australia and Ireland, …
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Newswire: Richard Louv on the Necessity of a Nature-Child Reunion
On Feb. 20th, American author, Richard Louv gave a public lecture at the University of Victoria based on his best-selling … Continue reading Newswire: Richard Louv on the Necessity of a Nature-Child Reunion
WASH ALL YOUR CLOTHES IN COLD WATER (the whites too)
Between 80 and 90% of the energy used to wash clothes is used for heating the water.
By switching from warm to cold water washing, you could save around $50/year in water heating costs. Plus, clothes washed in cold water retain their colour longer. And don’t worry about the clothes not being cleaned properly – new detergents have been developed to work specifically in cold water.
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SeaChange Savouries Canada
Founded in 1985 as a home based business, Seachange created the original offering of premium Smoked Salmon in cedar gift … Continue reading SeaChange Savouries Canada
Is Canada eco-friendly? Surprising ways we are…and aren’t
From green energy to composting and saving the Great Bear Rainforest, here are eight amazing things Canadians have done for … Continue reading Is Canada eco-friendly? Surprising ways we are…and aren’t
30 days, 30 ways: Register for the Green Challenge
Make a difference for the environment — register for our Green Challenge newsletter and get 30 days of eco-friendly living … Continue reading 30 days, 30 ways: Register for the Green Challenge
Plastics Unwrapped
Rumors about plastic’s detrimental impact on our health have circulated for decades. Though the FDA, CDC, and other official agencies … Continue reading Plastics Unwrapped