Can a fossil fuel help us avoid the harmful effects of other fossil fuels? It’s a question that’s come up lately as natural gas is eyed as a cleaner alternative to oil and coal. Continue reading Natural gas is not a solution for climate change – Science Matters
National Geographic magazine, in its new August issue available on newsstands July 26, published a beautiful feature on BC’s iconic Kermode Bear. Continue reading National Geographic: Land of the Spirit Bear
Picking up where we left off with our last issue on Green Buildings, Alternatives is looking to explore how far we’ve come and to predict where we’re headed when it comes to environmentally friendly design. We want to know about new laws and regulations governing the design and construction of buildings, and hope to have space to profile a few of the best examples of green buildings from Canada and beyond. We’re also interested in who is leading the charge to greener buildings. Continue reading AJ Update: Greening our Buildings and Festivals
REAP Business Association is a new nonprofit partner of 1% for the Planet, an alliance of over 1,380 member companies in 43 countries that give one percent of revenues to environmental causes. Continue reading REAP Announces Partnership with 1% for the Planet
Can a fossil fuel help us avoid the harmful effects of other fossil fuels? It’s a question that’s come up lately as natural gas is eyed as a cleaner alternative… Continue reading Natural gas is not a solution for climate change – Science Matters
With the children’s title Not Your Typical Book About The Environment, author Elin Kelsey has crafted a breezy yet densely informative volume that maintains a positive outlook throughout its 64 pages. In chapters covering the clothes we wear, the food we eat and the toys we play with, Kelsey reveals the many ways we interact with our planet and some of the innovative ideas people are employing to improve our world. Clayton Hanmer’s layouts and illustrations beautifully complement the text, making each page a vast repository of fun facts and surprising trivia. Click through for our full review… Continue reading Not Your Typical Book About The Environment
ecoENERGY retrofit grants are back: homeowners must finish their retrofits and have their follow-up energy audit completed before 31 March 2012 to qualify for up to $5,000 in federal grant money. New participants and past participants must first obtain a registration number. GCC Home Energy Solutions Director Bhim Subba is back on the job. Continue reading ecoENERGY is back! – GCNews # 737
Come out and enjoy some great local food for the whole family! There will be a variety of food items to sample and purchase, local wines, honey, flowers, music, local artisan products and of course berries! Continue reading Langley Eats Local – Aug 6
Come out and enjoy some great local food for the whole family! There will be a variety of food items to sample and purchase, local wines, honey, flowers, music, local artisan products and of course berries! Continue reading Langley Eats Local – Aug 6
A fresh air festival on wheels. Continue reading Tour de Greenbelt in Rouge Park – Saturday, September 17, 2011
A fresh air festival on wheels. Continue reading Tour de Greenbelt in Rouge Park – Saturday, September 17, 2011
Fourth year co-op student Eric talks about his position as a Student Transportation Planning Technician for the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC). Continue reading Video: Cool Job – Service Planning at the TTC
