Please help Beaker!
He needs your signatures by February 25th. So what if he’s the size of a pop can? Beaker’s going to … Continue reading Please help Beaker!
Tag: Get Involved
Alternatives Journal Call for Submissions: Lessons Learned
February, 2008. Alternatives Journal is looking for articles that
showcase examples of international environmental initiatives, to
highlight the lessons that Canada can learn from other parts of the world.
In this issue of Alternatives, we will look beyond our borders, and
especially to Europe, to glean the lessons that can be learned from the
environmental track records of its 48 countries. From Denmark’s adoption
of wind power and Germany’s support of the Kyoto Protocol, to the
European Union’s caution with genetically modified seeds and the UK’s
newly released eco-town development plan, there is a great deal we can
apply to our lives, laws and futures.
Continue reading “Alternatives Journal Call for Submissions: Lessons Learned”
Vancouver powers down for Earth Hour on March 29
(Vancouver: February 11, 2008) – On March 29, Vancouver will join cities around the world in turning off its lights for Earth Hour. Earth Hour is a global lights-out phenomenon, coordinated by World Wildlife Fund (WWF) that will bring together people from all over the world to show their support for action on climate change. Mayor Sam Sullivan today confirmed his plans to proclaim “Earth Hour” in Vancouver, meaning the city will join more than 15 major cities around the world already participating: including Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Sydney, Chicago and Copenhagen.
“One of the reasons Vancouver is ranked as one of the world’s best cities to work and live is because of our commitment to environmental values,” said Mayor Sullivan. “I want to encourage all of our residents, businesses and community organizations to participate in Earth Hour and raise awareness about the actions each of us can take to protect our environment.”
On March 29, between 8-9pm, City of Vancouver buildings will power down their lights – with exceptions related to public safety and essential services. Already, people and businesses are getting excited about this opportunity and participation in the city is growing by the day.
“Climate change is the most urgent environmental issue facing our planet. In order to achieve the greenhouse gas reductions necessary, it will take a global effort from all levels – individuals, businesses and governments,” said Mike Russill, President and CEO, WWF-Canada. “WWF is delighted that Vancouver will be joining this global celebration and commitment to fight climate change.”
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Caribou and You – Caribou matter to you
Thanks to the Species at Risk Act, the federal government has an
obligation to identify and protect Woodland caribou habitat. But that
doesn’t mean it will happen automatically . We’re asking them to step
up to their responsibility to protect the caribou’s Boreal habitat —
and us.
Citizens’ Environment Watch
Citizen’s Environment Watch, a non-profit environmental organization, is commissioning Toronto artists to create one-of-a-kind art pieces using rubber boots and … Continue reading Citizens’ Environment Watch
Earth Hour & The Good Life
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has just launched The Good Life: an online community for concerned Canadians who want action climate change. The Good Life adds
up and tracks the positive impact you are having, and rolls up the
total green house gas reductions achieved by all participants across
your province and across Canada.
up and tracks the positive impact you are having, and rolls up the
total green house gas reductions achieved by all participants across
your province and across Canada.
You can also sign up for Earth Hour on this site
and join millions of people around the world as they turn off their
lights on March 29th to deliver a powerful, united global message about
the need to fight climate change.
and join millions of people around the world as they turn off their
lights on March 29th to deliver a powerful, united global message about
the need to fight climate change.
Climate change is too big a problem to tackle alone, but when our
actions are counted together, it adds up to an impressive call to
others – including governments, businesses and individuals – to do
their part.
actions are counted together, it adds up to an impressive call to
others – including governments, businesses and individuals – to do
their part.
Hope you’ll lend your voice this positive, collective effort.
Melissa.
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Melissa Tupper
Communications Specialist
WWF-Canada (Pacific Region)
Melissa Tupper
Communications Specialist
WWF-Canada (Pacific Region)
TAKE ACTION to protect wild salmon
A study published in the December 14 edition of the prestigious peer-reviewed journal Science concludes that sea lice from salmon … Continue reading TAKE ACTION to protect wild salmon
The Sustainability Test – AJ Call for Submissions
THE SUSTAINABLITY TEST
Due February 4, 2008
Alternatives Journal is looking for articles that define the boundaries and test the soundness of sustainability in the 21st Century.
It’s been 20 years since Gro Harlem Brundtland coined the phrase “sustainable development.” Since then, the term has had amazing staying power. Although it has been co-opted to serve divergent interests and has taken on myriad meanings over the years, it is now part of our vernacular.
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GatewaySucks.org
The Gateway Project is the most environmentally threatening highway mega-project in the history of British Columbia. It WILL affect our … Continue reading GatewaySucks.org
Is Santa’s Workshop on Thin Ice?
Dear Friend, Is Santa’s workshop on thin ice? The arctic ice is disappearing at an ever increasing rate. Many arctic … Continue reading Is Santa’s Workshop on Thin Ice?
Take Charge! Council to Demand a National Energy Strategy
Is it cold enough
for you? With many in Eastern Canada digging out after this weekend’s
record-setting snowfall and all of us facing the coldest winter in 15
years, it’s no wonder that you may be thinking about how to heat your
home this month. We certainly need secure supplies of energy to get us
through another Canadian winter.
Continue reading “Take Charge! Council to Demand a National Energy Strategy”
Eastern Shore Forest Watch
The Eastern Shore Forest Watch is a group of concerned citizens who support a vision of sustainable forest practices that bears in mind that humans are but one of hundreds of species in any region, each of which is important in its own right as an integral part of the ecological web.