Adaptation equals doing nothing
A few weeks ago, before the direst report yet on climate change, a climate scientist told me he thought the … Continue reading Adaptation equals doing nothing
Branson offers $25-million climate change prize
British tycoon Sir Richard Branson on Friday announced a $25-million (U.S.) prize for the first scientist to come up with … Continue reading Branson offers $25-million climate change prize
Nature & Wildlife Stock Photography Library
Nature & Wildlife Stock Photography Library featuring thousands of high quality stock pictures from award-winning nature and wildlife photographer Christina … Continue reading Nature & Wildlife Stock Photography Library
Bag It Back – Ontario Deposit Return Program
‘Bag it back’ – a new deposit return program for recycling wine, beer and spirit containers – starts today. The … Continue reading Bag It Back – Ontario Deposit Return Program
Lower emissions for profit and the planet
WWF’s Climate Saver companies show business the way
PARIS, France, Feb. 1 /CNW/ – Twelve major corporations in WWF’s Climate Savers Programme are on course to eliminate at least ten million tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually by 2010. If 1,300 more large companies join them, this would fulfil the current climate targets of the Kyoto Protocol, says WWF.
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Meetings, Meetings, Meetings!
Chances are your organization will host at least one meeting, conference, seminar or workshop in the coming year. Question is will it be green? Greening your event is a great opportunity to demonstrate your commitment to environmental sustainability and to educate others about what they can do to be more environmentally responsible.
Get in the mix: it’s time to send a Valentine to Ottawa!
Here is your own personal Valentine Campaign Kit (right-click and choose “Save as…”), courtesy of VTACC. In just one PDF file, you get an assortment of classic Valentines subtly modified to send a call for action on climate change. Our Valentine messages ask for reductions in emissions NOW, and are addressed to:
Prime Minister Stephen Harper
Federal Environment Minister John Baird, and
Liberal Leader Stephane Dion.
Plus you get an additional, general message to send to [insert your local MP here].
After all, as we all remember from school, Valentine’s Day is only fun if everyone gets one!
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FORREX Watershed Management Extension Listserv – Feb 5, 2007
This list posting, published by FORREX Forum for Research and Extension in Natural Resources, is supported in part by BC Ministry of Forests and Range through the Forest Investment Account, Forest Science Program. For details or to contact FORREX, visit www.forrex.org
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1) Hydrology, Maps, and Geographic Data for MPB Watersheds
2) New Website: THINKSALMON.COM
3) New Publications
4) Upcoming Conferences
5) Events / Conferences / Workshops
6) Watershed Management Training
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Record Breaking Year for Global Wind Energy
Based on the latest data issued by the Global Wind Energy Council, the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) believes that … Continue reading Record Breaking Year for Global Wind Energy
The Years the Locusts Ate
Thank God it’s finally over! The blockbuster environmental report put out last week by a blue ribbon panel of scientists … Continue reading The Years the Locusts Ate
Human rights body reconsiders Inuit climate change petition
In a surprising about-face, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights has decided it will hold a hearing to determine whether … Continue reading Human rights body reconsiders Inuit climate change petition
AJ Update – February 2007
Alternatives Journal-s E-Newsletter Warming Up Our Creative Communities issue is bursting with inspiring stories of eco-art and action. In Homer … Continue reading AJ Update – February 2007