Canadians for the Great Bear
Canadian hockey hero Scott Niedermayer and other well-known British Columbians kick-off of a nation-wide campaign, Canadians for the Great Bear. Continue reading Canadians for the Great Bear
Learn about Yukon’s research forest at the spring open house – May 26th
(Government of Yukon – WHITEHORSE) – The Forest Management Branch is hosting a spring open house on May 26 at the … Continue reading Learn about Yukon’s research forest at the spring open house – May 26th
The fundamental failure of environmentalism
With increasing catastrophes like oil and chemical spills environmentalists pressed for laws to protect air, water, farmland, and endangered species. Continue reading The fundamental failure of environmentalism
The Agitator’s Library
With the worldwide explosion of the Occupy movement, and related Indignado protests in Europe, renewed attention has focused on the possibility of a new high water mark in the push for social change. Each of these four books approaches issues of social change from different perspectives, all drawing from a similarly rich vein of wisdom and experience. Continue reading The Agitator’s Library
Now Showing: Surviving Progress
Technological advancement, economic development, population increase – are they signs of a thriving society? Or too much of a good thing? Based on the best-selling book A Short History of Progress, this provocative documentary explores the concept of progress in our modern world, guiding us through a sweeping but detailed survey of the major “progress traps” facing our civilization in the arenas of technology, economics, consumption, and the environment. Continue reading Now Showing: Surviving Progress
Environmental rules should be better, not easier
Changes announced in the recent federal budget make it easier for the federal government and industry to push through projects, and limit the ability of ordinary Canadian citizens to have a say in matters of national importance. Continue reading Environmental rules should be better, not easier
To nurture our kids, with nature
In this exclusive sneak peek from EcoParent magazine, Environmental Defence executive director, Rick Smith, makes the case for nature-based learning. Continue reading To nurture our kids, with nature
Environmental Stewardship Assistant – City of Surrey Environmental Programs
Become an Eco Ranger with Surrey’s Natural Areas Partnership. Continue reading Environmental Stewardship Assistant – City of Surrey Environmental Programs
Climate Change to have major effects on Prairies
In honour of Earth Day on April 22, the Saskatchewan Research Council is educating the public on what this will mean for the Prairie provinces. Continue reading Climate Change to have major effects on Prairies
Nature Conservancy launches volunteer initiative for National Volunteer Week
The Nature Conservancy of Canada is offering a fresh, new season of Conservation Volunteers events just in time for both National Volunteer Week and Earth Week. Continue reading Nature Conservancy launches volunteer initiative for National Volunteer Week
World Migratory Bird Day – 2012
(UNEP/AEWA Secretariat ) – World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) was initiated in 2006 and is an annual awareness-raising campaign highlighting the need for … Continue reading World Migratory Bird Day – 2012
Organic produce at Save-on Foods
Organic produce at Save-on Foods, a photo by thegreenpages on Flickr. Continue reading Organic produce at Save-on Foods