Education and Learning

The Munk Debates: Volume One

What do you call four adults viciously attacking one another in front of a sold-out audience screaming for blood? No, this is not the next generation of ultimate fighting. This is debating, Munk style. The Munk Debates consists of transcripts of the first five debates hosted by the Aurea Foundation. According to its benefactor, businessman Peter Munk, the purpose of the debates is to “create a forum that attracts the best minds and debaters to address some of the most important international issues of our time.” From Alternatives Journal 37.3: EcoBooks, published May 2011
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Around the Web

Living Through the End of Nature

You are probably aware that nature is dead. This may be why you are gloomy all the time. We tried so hard to ensure that biodiversity wasn’t lost and climate change didn’t spiral (further) out of control, but only an extreme idealist can maintain the illusion any longer. We have lost. Species disappear on a daily basis and we fail to enact even a semblance of the climate change policies required to stem the tide. Some of us have even surrendered to the dark side of fabricated landscapes and a geo-engineered Earth. If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em. From Alternatives Journal 37.3: EcoBooks, published May 2011
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Food and Health, Waste and Pollution Management

Environmental Groups Claim Victory for Pesticide Bans

Environmental groups are claiming an important victory for the right of municipalities and provinces to ban dangerous pesticides. Dow AgroSciences has backed away from its longstanding dispute with Quebec’s cosmetic pesticides ban under NAFTA. In a settlement reached between Dow and the Canadian government, Dow waived its legal actions and claims and accepted no compensation, implicitly […] Continue reading Environmental Groups Claim Victory for Pesticide Bans

Around the Web, Events, Newfoundland and Labrador

News Review (May 24-30) from NLEN

Compiled by: Newfoundland and Labrador Environment Network Provincial Government news releases: Ministerial Statement – 100 Years and Counting – Parks Canada Celebrates Centennial News releases from NL opposition parties: Dunderdale keeps industrial users in the dark about Muskrat Falls rates (NL Liberal Party) In the media: News, Commentary, Letters to the Editor & Podcast Atlantic […] Continue reading News Review (May 24-30) from NLEN

Events

Authentic Volunteer Engagement: Planning & Recruitment

Using peer learning exercises, class discussions, and expert speakers, Anna Liza Badaloo helps you learn how to connect more authentically with volunteers and strengthen your organization’s volunteer program. The first session on June 8 focuses on recruitment techniques and how to make your organization volunteer-ready; later sessions will focus on orientation and training (July 20), recognition and building the relationship (September 14), and supervision and evaluation (October 12). Continue reading Authentic Volunteer Engagement: Planning & Recruitment

Air and Climate, Events

“Climate Change and Health: Actingto Reduce Risks and Vulnerabilities” May 25, 2011

The Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions is pleased to support this lecture which is part of the Friesen Conference Program organized by the SFU Gerontology Research Centre. The guest speaker for this free public lecture is Dr. Carlos Corvalan, Senior Advisor on Risk Assessment and Global Environmental Change from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO/WHO).

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