Pollution Spills to Environment Are Growing Crisis
TORONTO, May 9 /CNW/ – Industrial spills of pollutants to the environment are a growing crisis, according to data released … Continue reading Pollution Spills to Environment Are Growing Crisis
500 species now considered to be at risk by COSEWIC
The Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) met on May 1-6, 2005 near Gros Morne National … Continue reading 500 species now considered to be at risk by COSEWIC
New study finds almost 50% of North American birds depend on Boreal – including declining species
OTTAWA, May 2 /CNW Telbec/ – New scientific research released today shows that some of the North American birds that … Continue reading New study finds almost 50% of North American birds depend on Boreal – including declining species
March of the Penguins (2005)
March of the Penguins. Synopsis:Each winter, alone in the pitiless ice deserts of Antarctica, deep in the most inhospitable terrain … Continue reading March of the Penguins (2005)
Goodale ponders ‘green’ tax breaks
Ottawa ? Finance Minister Ralph Goodale says he is ready to use the tax system to promote a clean environment, … Continue reading Goodale ponders ‘green’ tax breaks
Polar bear decision drawing more international criticism
IQALUIT – Saying there's no scientific evidence polar bear numbers have increased, an international animal welfare organization is criticizing the … Continue reading Polar bear decision drawing more international criticism
Councillors detour from plans for car-free day, limit street-closing
A committee of Toronto city councillors has downshifted plans to mark international car-free day in Toronto next September, approving a … Continue reading Councillors detour from plans for car-free day, limit street-closing
Small Planet Institute
Frances Moore Lapp? and Anna Lapp? founded the Small Planet Institute to bring to light the emergence of "living democracy," … Continue reading Small Planet Institute
Sydney residents get look at plan to clean up tar ponds
SYDNEY, N.S. – Residents of Sydney are getting their first look at detailed plans for cleaning up the notorious tar … Continue reading Sydney residents get look at plan to clean up tar ponds
Canadians challenged to “switch to cold”
The Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance has launched a consumer education campaign created to inform Canadians about how much energy and … Continue reading Canadians challenged to “switch to cold”
Used oil program expands
The B.C. government has added 125 collection sites where motorists can drop off used oil, oil filters and containers, Minister … Continue reading Used oil program expands
Monsanto files patent for new invention: the pig
Geneva, Switzerland ? It’s official. Monsanto Corporation is out to own the world’s food supply, the dangers of genetic engineering … Continue reading Monsanto files patent for new invention: the pig