SEC is a resource group mandated by the Alma Mater Society for people within the UBC Community who are concerned, … Continue reading UBC Student Environment Centre (SEC)

Mavericks of Social Change was started on the premise that high school students need more opportunities to learn about “social … Continue reading Mavericks of Social Change

Environmental news and interviews with scientists, authors and activists. Matt Soltys explores the scientific, social, and spiritual issues behind western … Continue reading Healing the Earth

SCOTT SUTHERLAND
Canadian Press
August 31, 2007 at 6:33 PM EDT
VICTORIA – A trio of University of Victoria students has pulled off a minor public relations coup, convincing climate change crusader Al Gore to speak over the Empress Hotel’s famous high tea in late September.

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Free beer from your employer might be the best part of a job for many people, but for Kathryn Morrison, it’s rewarding helping Labatt Breweries of Canada to save money and reduce its environmental impact.

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Brenda Jones (BES ’96, MES ’99, PhD ’04) always loved weather so when she had to select a university, UW was her first choice. Its geography program with weather and climatology courses appealed to her, and as a local girl, the draw of living at home and working part-time jobs while studying helped her reach her goal: no student loans at the end of her degrees.

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In a new age of environmental responsibility, Green Students strives to educate our youth about the environment and ways to … Continue reading Green Students Fundraising

The Conservation Youth Corps (CYC) is a new youth program of Credit Valley Conservation (or CVC, not to be confused with CYC) for high school students living or going to school in the Credit River area. CVC is one of 36 conservation authorities across Ontario with the responsibility to ensure the conservation, restoration and responsible management (in our case) of the Credit River, as well as that of the land and natural habitats throughout the watershed. This program supports that mandate by providing environmental/conservation-focused volunteer opportunities for our local youth. We have been in business for 53 years and have accumulated a great deal of knowledge and experience that we hope to pass on.

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STUDENTS ON ICE is an award-winning organization offering unique learning expeditions to the Antarctic and the Arctic. Our mandate is … Continue reading Students on Ice

“It helps the environment to plant trees,” says Rosenfeld Elementary School sixth grader Mattea Nickel. Classmate Amy Penner adds, “You … Continue reading Elementary School Field Trip Highlights the Environmental Benefits of Shelterbelts