New green roof pilot program
A new 2-year pilot program has been created to encourage green roof construction in Toronto. Subsidies of $10 per square … Continue reading New green roof pilot program
A Lake Simcoe Call to Action
Lake Simcoe needs help. Following the huge success of the Calendar, the Ladies of the Lake are organizing a series … Continue reading A Lake Simcoe Call to Action
ElectricGreen Environmental News – July 22, 2006
– Canadians say enough debate about global warming – time for practical
solutions…
WWF
– Round two in the battle against Devils Lake water pollution…
FOE Canada
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Ecological Literacy – Educating our Children for a Sustainable World
Reorienting the way human beings live on the Earth and educating children to their highest capacities have much in common, say the thinkers and educators behind this groundbreaking book. Both endeavors must be viewed and pursued in the context of systems: familial, geographic, ecological, political. And our efforts to build sustainable communities cannot succeed unless future generations learn how to partner with natural systems to their mutual benefit. In other words, they must become “ecologically literate.”
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Capers Serves up a Fashion Entr
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Hired guns aim to confuse
Al Gore once told me that to get politicians to listen, you have to engage the people first. The former vice president is attempting to do just that this summer with his critically acclaimed global warming documentary “An Inconvenient Truth.” But he’s up against some pretty powerful opponents.
Go for Green – The Active Living and / Vert l’action – Programme sur la vie active
Go for Green is a national non-profit, charitable organization encouraging Canadians to pursue healthy, outdoor physical activities while being good … Continue reading Go for Green – The Active Living and / Vert l’action – Programme sur la vie active
International Walk to School Week
During the month of October, students from all over the world participate in either a Walk to School Day, Week … Continue reading International Walk to School Week
Velo Cape Breton
Velo Cape Breton is working to promote all aspects of bicycling in Cape Breton through numerous initiatives and commitments for … Continue reading Velo Cape Breton
The Petition to the Nova Scotia Government to Allocate 10% of Gas Tax Revenues to Active and Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure is hosted at two locations…
We need to provide safe environments for people to bicycle and walk as a mode of transportation as well as … Continue reading The Petition to the Nova Scotia Government to Allocate 10% of Gas Tax Revenues to Active and Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure is hosted at two locations…
Let the Ocean and Its Creatures be Heard – Write to our nation’s leaders
This is the time to make a difference! At the upcoming United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meeting in November 2006 … Continue reading Let the Ocean and Its Creatures be Heard – Write to our nation’s leaders
Sustainable Properties Showcase
Recently, many Canadian municipalities have introduced pesticide by-laws. As a result, there is a need for information on pesticide-free approaches … Continue reading Sustainable Properties Showcase