In recent years there have been huge advances in the technology of field-based inventory and mapping. For NCC in BC, all field based inventory and mapping is now completed using the common iPad. Continue reading High-tech conservation
I’ve always been more interested in organisms that can move on their own than in stationary plants. But when I canoe or hike along the edge of lakes or oceans… Continue reading David Suzuki: We can learn from nature’s genius
The David Suzuki Foundation and Google Earth Outreach are launching an online map that will allow residents and decision-makers to zoom in to their community and calculate the economic value of natural capital assets. Continue reading Map app helps bring nature into the equation – Science Matters
The Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) introduces their WattsNEXT? video contest. Continue reading OSEA asks WattsNEXT? for Green Energy
731: 7 June 2011 – Publised by Green Communites Canada ONTARIO WALKOLUTION FUNDING. Green Communities’ Canada Walks has been awarded … Continue reading Sustainable municipalities snapshot – GCNews #731
With over 80 percent of Canadians now living in cities, it’s time to explore how urban residents can be part of a smooth transition to renewable energy. Continue reading Powering the Future: How To Solve Our Energy Crisis
From June 5 to 9, 2011, the inaugural Equinox Summit: Energy 2030 will bring together leading international scientists, as well as exceptional young leaders in politics, policy making, civil society and business, to work together to tackle today’s energy challenges. Continue reading Equinox Summit: Energy 2030
GREEN JOBS. Pembina Institute’s new report, Reducing Pollution, Creating Jobs: The effects of climate policies on employment, finds that Canada’s governments could create more jobs by implementing strong climate policies than by continuing with business as usual. “Renewable energy [and energy efficiency] is the pro-job (more labour intensive) choice, creating more direct jobs than fossil fuel alternatives [including carbon capture and storage]. The federal government’s economic stimulus funding for infrastructure could have created nearly three times as many jobs if it had been invested entirely in clean energy” … Germany created 300,000 jobs in 10 years with solar and renewable energy. Continue reading Climate policies are good for employment, shows Pembina – GCNews #720
For those interested in IT energy efficiency in the office, check out Intel’s report entitled “Reducing energy use in offices to increase IT stability” and see how companies are using technology to improve productivity and customer service. Continue reading Reducing energy use in offices to increase IT stability
The purpose of the EcoDriver Manitoba blog is to provide a venue for the ecoDriver Manitoba team to update you on what’s new and interesting in the world of eco-driving, fuel efficient vehicles, and transportation. It also provides you with a means of giving us feedback, expressing your opinions, and follow along with us as we promote easy driving habits that save you money and reduce emissions! Continue reading EcoDriver Manitoba is blogging
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