Last Updated: April 17, 2010 3:43am
Happy Birthday, Earth Day!
April 22 marks the 40th anniversary of Earth Day and the 20th Anniversary of Earth Day Canada. From its simple beginnings as a teach-in at colleges and universities in 1970, it has become a global event and universally recognized symbol of growing concern for the environment.
Last Updated: April 21, 2012 4:29pm
Canadian blogger has eye on Brazil
A former student from Newfoundland's Memorial University is close to becoming the official blogger for World Environment Day events happening in Brazil in June.
Last Updated: June 3, 2011 4:36am
Transportation's brave new world
Last week, more than 3,500 experts from around the world gathered in Berlin, Germany, for Michelin's Challenge Bibendum, a symposium created to exchange information about sustainable road mobility.
Last Updated: June 6, 2011 4:58am
Get the lead out
Known as the father of all metals, lead has been used by humanity for more than 8,000 years. For at least half of that time, health professionals have warned about the potential health impacts of lead exposure.
Last Updated: June 9, 2011 6:21am
Veg and the city
Urban agriculture is feeding families, reducing waste and greening communities.
Last Updated: April 30, 2011 2:00am
Carbon nation
We live in a carbon-based economy. Whether it's the gas we put in our vehicles, the fuel we use to heat our homes and factories, or the electricity that powers virtually everything we use on a daily basis, carbon is the basis of all human commerce.
Last Updated: April 23, 2011 12:00am
Chernobyl's radioactive legacy
After weeks of escalating concern, Japanese officials raised the severity of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear crisis to Level 7 on April 12. This is the highest threat level, and puts the Fukushima accident on par with the Chernobyl disaster.
Last Updated: April 16, 2011 12:00am
Give it up for everyday
Throughout the month of April, Canadians are being asked to "Give It Up for Earth Day!" Earth Day has been celebrated every year on April 22 since 1970.
Last Updated: April 2, 2011 2:00am
Saving the seeds
Now that spring is finally in the air, garden centres across the country will be stocking up on plants and seeds for the coming season.
Last Updated: March 26, 2011 2:00am
Beyond Earth Hour
Earth Hour - celebrated globally on March 26, 2011 from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. - began as a project in Sydney, Australia in 2007.
Last Updated: March 19, 2011 12:00am
High-rise hydration
Though water is ubiquitous enough that we don't need to be reminded of its presence, or its importance, there still exists a World Water Day, taking place this year on March 22.
Last Updated: March 5, 2011 2:00am
Altered state
The climate change cat is out of the bag. Most scientists agree that even if we could stop producing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions immediately, what's already in the atmosphere will impact global weather systems until the end of this century, and beyond.
Last Updated: February 26, 2011 2:00am
Take a ride on the green side
Reducing your environmental impact can be as simple as lifting your foot off the gas pedal. That's the message delegates to the Sustainable Cities Conference in Victoria received when they took a test drive with the ECOS-10.
Last Updated: February 19, 2011 2:00am
Behind the urban green machines
The word sustainable gets thrown around a lot, but rarely is it qualified in cold, hard data. Last week, Corporate Knights Magazine announced its 5th annual Sustainable Cities rankings at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Sustainable Cities Conference in Victoria, BC.
Last Updated: February 5, 2011 12:00am
A hard-earned eco inheritance
In his latest book, veteran environmental reporter Mark Hertsgaard paints a very disturbing picture of the world that our children will inherit.
Last Updated: January 22, 2011 2:00am
Houseplants that clean the air
Making our homes and workplaces more energy efficient can be good for our energy bills, but very bad for our health. While tightly sealed buildings help keep the cold air outside, they also trap gases from synthetic materials inside.
Last Updated: January 15, 2011 2:00am
The third Industrial Revolution
Beyond immediate concerns about rising oil prices and climate change, the threat of peak oil is looming.
Last Updated: January 8, 2011 2:00am
See the forest for the trees
They won't mind if you call them treehuggers -- the United Nations has proclaimed 2011 as the International Year of Forests. The goal is to raise public awareness about the importance of conservation, sustainable forest management and development.
Last Updated: January 1, 2011 12:00am
A New Year with 'no impact'
New Year’s resolutions are traditionally about kicking bad habits and improving our personal and financial health.
Last Updated: December 18, 2010 12:00am
Keeping Old Man Winter at bay
Even though the official start of winter is still days away, many parts of the country have been in a deep freeze for more than a week. And with electricity and fuel costs on the rise, saving energy is increasingly important for the average Canadian household.
Last Updated: December 11, 2010 12:00am
Be wary of scents at holiday parties
The holiday season is the time of year when we like to sparkle and shine. It's a season marked by pageants and concerts, staff parties, family get-togethers and New Year's Eve celebrations.
Last Updated: December 4, 2010 2:00am
Giving with a green spirit
While the act of exchanging gifts and greetings is an essential part of celebrating the holiday season, it can carry a hefty price tag – both economically and environmentally.
Last Updated: November 27, 2010 2:00am
A little green every day
Advent calendars mark the beginning of the Christmas season – a time of gift giving and celebration.
Last Updated: November 13, 2010 12:00am
Economics of ecosystems and biodiversity
Since 1970, unsustainable consumption has doubled our ecological footprint. If the entire human population consumed goods at the rate of the average Canadian, we would need four to five planets just to sustain us.
Last Updated: November 6, 2010 2:00am
Vinegar, a natural cleaner and healer
In the world of green cleaners, vinegar is king. What's so remarkable about this inexpensive, natural product is its seemingly endless list of uses. From an environmental standpoint, vinegar can be used effectively to replace harmful chemicals and cleaners at a fraction of the cost.