Recognizing local environmental heroes
Earth Day Canada, in partnership with Mill Street Brewery and the RBC Foundation, is looking for Canada’s 2013 Hometown Heroes. Continue reading Recognizing local environmental heroes
Toronto can reduce greenhouse gases by 70 percent, says U of T prof
Cities around the world can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions by implementing aggressive but practical policy changes. Continue reading Toronto can reduce greenhouse gases by 70 percent, says U of T prof
David Suzuki: Government must heed environment commissioner’s warnings
The federal government’s failure to protect the environment is putting Canadians’ health and economy at risk. Continue reading David Suzuki: Government must heed environment commissioner’s warnings
Enbridge community hearings find 1,159 opposed to tankers and only 2 in favour
After more than a year of hearings, the National Energy Board panel reviewing Enbridge’s oil tanker and pipeline proposal completed the community hearings phase of its review. Continue reading Enbridge community hearings find 1,159 opposed to tankers and only 2 in favour
Live Owl Show, March 3, 2013
Live owls will be presented by educators from the Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society (O.W.L.), which specializes in the rehabilitation of injured or orphaned birds of prey. Continue reading Live Owl Show, March 3, 2013
David Suzuki: The baffling response to Arctic climate change
With Arctic ice melting, Australia on fire and increasing droughts, floods and extreme weather throughout the world, it’s past time to get serious about global warming. Continue reading David Suzuki: The baffling response to Arctic climate change
Corporate Knights announces “Global 100” top sustainable corporations in the world
Corporate Knights announced its Global 100 list of the world’s most sustainable corporations at this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Continue reading Corporate Knights announces “Global 100” top sustainable corporations in the world
Celebrating youth environmental action
The Toyota Earth Day Scholarship Program offers 20 scholarships worth $5,000 each to reward graduating high schools students for environmental excellence. Continue reading Celebrating youth environmental action
David Suzuki: Could hockey become an endangered sport?
Unless we rein in greenhouse gas emissions, outdoor skating in parts of Canada could be history within the next 50 to 100 years. Continue reading David Suzuki: Could hockey become an endangered sport?
Point of No Return: Greenpeace releases report critical of Canada’s tar sands
Canada’s tar sands ranked fifth of the 14 largest carbon intensive projects in the world, according to a new report from Greenpeace International. Continue reading Point of No Return: Greenpeace releases report critical of Canada’s tar sands
NFB webdoc BEAR 71 named 2012 FWA Site of the Year
The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) interactive documentary Bear 71 has received one of the Web’s highest honours: the Favourite Website Awards (FWA) Site of the Year. Continue reading NFB webdoc BEAR 71 named 2012 FWA Site of the Year
Event: Transportation 101: Sustainable Transportation for Community Members and Professionals – February 8
Friday February 8, 10am – 5pm $85 How can community members and professionals transform the way we travel to deal … Continue reading Event: Transportation 101: Sustainable Transportation for Community Members and Professionals – February 8