Investing in clean energy
Investors are falling over themselves to finance start-ups in clean technology, especially in energy. Venture Business Research reckons that investment … Continue reading Investing in clean energy
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How to build a sustainable future through design
Canadians often associate global warming with cars and coal, but most don’t realize that about 30 per cent of our greenhouse gases are emitted in the heating and cooling of buildings.
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Ontario to harvest solar power
North America’s largest solar project is planned for Ontario.
BC’s Wealth of Low-impact, Healthy Electricity Options
Victoria, BC – A report released today by Pollution Probe and the Pembina Institute shows that British Columbia can and must do more to meet its future electricity needs without compromising health and the environment.
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Amory Lovins Q&A on Nuclear Power
The Star recently had the opportunity to speak with Lovins at his office in Snowmass, Colorado.
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Canadians warm to tax on energy use, Globe-CTV poll says
A majority of Canadians say they would be willing to pay a new user tax on their consumption of energy to help fund federal programs aimed at reducing greenhouse gases.
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Hydro conservation pilot project called a model for others
Electricity consumers will jump at the opportunity to shave a few dollars off their hydro bills by using less power, … Continue reading Hydro conservation pilot project called a model for others
Independent Panel Review Needed for Ontario
Federal Environment Minister, Rona Ambrose should refer the Ontario government Continue reading Independent Panel Review Needed for Ontario
Frozen Gas: A Coalbed Methane Primer
Coalbed methane exploration and development are being proposed for the Yukon. But it is not here yet. We still have time to decide whether we want it and, if so, how the industry should operate. Continue reading Frozen Gas: A Coalbed Methane Primer
Biodiesel project battles climate change with grease
Fast food fat powers campus grounds equipment in greenhouse gas reduction program What’s green, has 35 horsepower, and smells like burning … Continue reading Biodiesel project battles climate change with grease
Clean-air group blasts nuclear proposal
TORONTO — An Ontario government agency that is forecasting electricity shortages and recommends spending billions on new nuclear stations has … Continue reading Clean-air group blasts nuclear proposal
Three in four British Columbians support a ban on crude oil tanker traffic in BC
According to a new Mustel Group poll of 500 British Columbians released today, three out of four (75%) of British … Continue reading Three in four British Columbians support a ban on crude oil tanker traffic in BC