Contaminated fish?
Health Canada’s been saying it for years. Now the Journal of the American Medical Association has added its voice to … Continue reading Contaminated fish?
News Clips – MARCH 4, 2007
– Climate protection plan urges price on carbon…
FOE Canada
– CPAWS call for Fisheries Act with bite…
CPAWS
– Assessment of MacKenzie pipeline must include how gas will be used..
Sierra Club
Exciting Results for the Environmental Monitor Training Program (EMTP)
The EMTP was developed with the ultimate goal of increasing Aboriginal participation within the environmental sector, and it?s looking like … Continue reading Exciting Results for the Environmental Monitor Training Program (EMTP)
Notes from a bus
March 2, 2007 – Exhaustion. Exhilaration. Self-doubt. It seems like I?ve been assailed by these emotions daily on my cross-Canada bus tour. With up to three speaking events a day, along with a constant barrage of media interviews, punctuated by hours of driving on the open road, the emotional peaks and valleys are truly draining. But of this much I am certain: This is a great country.
Powering Canada?s Green Industrial Revolution
Friends of the Earth-Canada and Corporate Knights Magazine have released a detailed plan for climate protection. It says the time … Continue reading Powering Canada?s Green Industrial Revolution
Be Well Aware
It is the well owner’s responsibility to keep their well and groundwater safe. Knowledge of proper well construction and maintenance … Continue reading Be Well Aware
The War On Climate Change
Climate change presents a unique challenge for economics: it is the greatest and widest-ranging market failure ever seen. The Investment … Continue reading The War On Climate Change
IPY Launch Day – somewhere in the world…
The International Polar Year is a global scientific programme focused on Polar Regions. Click below to see how you can … Continue reading IPY Launch Day – somewhere in the world…
This week in The Tyee (Feb 27th)
BC’s Deep Emissions Cuts: How?
What it will take to make good on premier’s global warming promise. By Tom Barrett
Premier Owns Shares in Five Oil and Gas Firms
No record Campbell invests own money in green solutions. By Russ Francis
DOBBIN: ‘Very Big Teeth’ Threaten Campbell’s Green Ambitions
TILMA trade agreement would penalize his plans. By Murray Dobbin
Global Warming Demands Local Fixes
Half of greenhouse emissions are controlled at municipal level. By Bryan Zandberg
McMARTIN: Taylor’s Do It Ourselves Budget
After tax cuts, it’s far less than meets the eye. By Will McMartin
MAIR: Free Speech: A True Test
Should anti-Semitic rants be criminal? By Rafe Mair
Costco Rules, Wal-Mart Drools
Bucking a big-box myth, remarkable variations in how two giants do business. By Angela Wilson
GTA sitting on `gold mine’
Huge inefficiencies in energy use mean huge potential to save, guru says. Amory Lovins speaks at the Toronto Summit… Continue reading GTA sitting on `gold mine’
Say No to Trash
No More Garbage is about our (Sarah McGaughey and Kyle Glover Continue reading Say No to Trash
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
BETTER ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND TRANSPORTATION (BEST)
The leading voice for sustainable transportation in Western Canada seeks a visionary to lead this non-profit organization to the next level of success. Founded in 1991, BEST has become the Greater Vancouver voice on sustainable transportation. Our vision to create healthy, livable communities built around cycling, walking and public transit. By working closely with local governments, community service providers and individuals on transportation issues, you will develop strategic relationships needed move towards our vision.