Around the Web

Bicycling helps make cities cool

Cities cover just two per cent of the world’s land area, yet they account for about 70 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions. According to the United Nations, 59 per… Continue reading Bicycling helps make cities cool

Alberta, Natural Resources Management

Moving Knowledge into Practice – Alberta Land-use Knowledge Network

Introducing the Alberta Land-use Knowledge Network. The Alberta Land-use Knowledge Network contributes to effective land use planning, analysis and decision making … Continue reading Moving Knowledge into Practice – Alberta Land-use Knowledge Network

Books and Resources, Community Stewardship and Living

Introducing EcoParent magazine

Get ready for the first issue of EcoParent magazine, a new Canadian print publication that will cater to eco-savvy and eco-curious parents. Continue reading Introducing EcoParent magazine

Sustainable Communities

Last call for Earth Day Canada’s “eco-heroes”

Earth Day Canada’s Hometown Heroes Award Program recognizes everyday heroes for their extraordinary work in creating greener communities across Canada. Continue reading Last call for Earth Day Canada’s “eco-heroes”

Events

Shaping Communities as if Sustainability Mattered – March 28

Learn more from Mark Roseland about what’s happened at the community level in sustainable development since the UN Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, 1992. Continue reading Shaping Communities as if Sustainability Mattered – March 28

Air and Climate, Law, Policy, and Standards, Ontario

Ontario needs to get ready for climate change: Gord Miller

The Commissioner’s report says the government must improve its strategic plan by prioritizing the actions that are needed, setting specific targets and timelines, identifying dedicated funding, and outlining the responsibilities of key government ministries. Continue reading Ontario needs to get ready for climate change: Gord Miller

Nature and Wildlife Conservation, Student Initiatives

A Youth Perspective – McIntyre Creek Restoration Project, Whitehorse Yukon

The following video is part of a series related to the 2011-2012 McIntyre Creek Restoration Project in Whitehorse, Yukon. Continue reading A Youth Perspective – McIntyre Creek Restoration Project, Whitehorse Yukon

Around the Web

Climate change denial isn’t about science, or even skepticism

Lets’ suppose the world’s legitimate scientific institutions and academies, climate scientists, and most of the world’s governments are wrong. Maybe, as some people have argued, they’re involved in a massive… Continue reading Climate change denial isn’t about science, or even skepticism

Career Opportunities, Education and Learning

Education & Careers – Alternatives Journal Call for Proposals

ALTERNATIVES JOURNAL * CALL FOR PROPOSALS *Education & Careers* Proposals due Monday March 26, 2012 at 9am EST ALTERNATIVES’ … Continue reading Education & Careers – Alternatives Journal Call for Proposals

Events