Shades of greenwashing
Have you been greenwashed? If you’ve ever bought Lululemon clothes that were supposed to soften your skin, you certainly have. … Continue reading Shades of greenwashing
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Ethical Sourcing & MEC: “I wanna, I need it”, the Rights of Man & Global Warming
The toughest thing about business travel is the time away from my daughter. On average, I spend three months of … Continue reading Ethical Sourcing & MEC: “I wanna, I need it”, the Rights of Man & Global Warming
WorldChanging Canada: Fund, Design and Build: The project of (y)our dreams?
As Jason Diceman pointed out last month, Worldchanging has covered quite a few social networking sites, all trying to bring … Continue reading WorldChanging Canada: Fund, Design and Build: The project of (y)our dreams?
CPAWS News: CPAWS welcomes historic next step for northern conservation
The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) welcomes today’s significant announcement by federal Environment Minister John Baird and Indian and … Continue reading CPAWS News: CPAWS welcomes historic next step for northern conservation
CPAWS News: CPAWS commends Nova Scotia Enviroment Minister on quarry decision
The Nova Scotia Chapter of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS-NS) is pleased to learn that Nova Scotia Minister … Continue reading CPAWS News: CPAWS commends Nova Scotia Enviroment Minister on quarry decision
Newswire: Battle of the Nobel climate horror disaster movies
So here’s our ethical predicament for today: Is it wrong to be a shouting scaremonger in a crowded movie theatre … Continue reading Newswire: Battle of the Nobel climate horror disaster movies
Film tracks family’s garbage production
The McDonald family knows their garbage intimately. They lived with every used plastic fork, balled-up candy wrapper and ripped shred … Continue reading Film tracks family’s garbage production
Environmental Defence News: Group wants ban on potentially toxic plastic
The Green Chain (2007)
The battle between loggers and environmentalists is defining,
dividing and destroying communities in Canada and around the world. The Green Chain
is a powerful, funny and thought-provoking film about the conflicts
between people on both sides of the battle who love trees — and are
willing to risk anything to protect their personal visions of the
forest.
The Green Chain examines a community and a
way of life through a series of riveting inter-linking monologues
inspired by the true tales and personalities that define today’s
forests.
Khadak (2006)
Set in the frozen steppes of Mongolia, Khadak tells the epic story of Bagi, a young nomad confronted with his destiny to become a shaman. A plague strikes the animals and the nomads are forcibly relocated to desolate mining towns. Bagi saves the life of a beautiful coal thief, Zolzaya, and together they reveal the plague was a lie fabricated to eradicate nomadism. A sublime revolution ensues.
Big Picture TV
Founded in August 2003, Big Picture TV streams free video clips of world-renowned thinkers and experts in fields relating to … Continue reading Big Picture TV
Newswire: Final global-warming report highlights risks to Canada: Humans, nature will suffer unless ‘urgent, global action’ is taken: UN secretary general
The Earth’s climate is warming at a quickening pace, with major implications for northern countries like Canada and threats of … Continue reading Newswire: Final global-warming report highlights risks to Canada: Humans, nature will suffer unless ‘urgent, global action’ is taken: UN secretary general