The provincial government in Ontario has introduced new limits on coal plant emissions. Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is required to limit greenhouse gas emissions from its coal plants to 11.5 megatonnes in 2011, down from 34.5 megatonnes in 2003. OPG will also need to show annual progress in 2009 and 2010 toward the 2011 target.
According [...]
Electric bikes are a super way for many people in Ontario to commute to work, lowering the carbon emissions associated with cars.
Dave Wright of Wright Alternative Technologies in South River, Ontario has been excited about electric bikes and scooters for a number of years. Although he’s not related to the Wright brothers, Dave’s enthusiasm [...]
A recent report out of Germany suggests that global warming will take a pause over the next decade. Due to natural variations in the earth-sun cycle, the impacts of climate change (say the study authors) will be muted over the next ten years.
For those of us who are deeply concerned about Climate Change, it [...]
This interesting Web site details 20 cities and countries, travel destinations that are coming under immediate threat from Climate Change
Tufts study concludes that the economic impacts of Global Climate Change will be a lot more than the cost of taking action. It says that by 2100, annual costs would be $422 billion in hurricane damage; $360 billion in real estate losses, [...]
It’s easy to plan a carbon-friendly vacation if you know what you are looking for.
Here are a few things to consider:
How you are getting there? Choose a destination that is close to home. Choose a mode of transportation that puts the lowest amount of carbon into the atmosphere. Purchase carbon credits or invest in [...]
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The scientists are stunned at dramatic cracks that are appearing at the north coast of Canada. Research documents how fissures are threatening the breakup of the oldest ice in the arctic.
The Ayles Ice Island, an iceberg the size of Manhattan has split into two, each vast chunk of ice now 400 miles [...]
Two new Google Map links help people gain a global understanding of current and near future impacts of climate change all over the world.
Learn more about Climate Change in Antarctica.
Learn more about Climate Change in our World. You need to have Google Earth installed on your computer to view these animations. Once you [...]
Currently in North Bay, a group of about 50 students have started a campaign to get rid of bottled water being sold in schools, vending machines, businesses, grocery stores, restaurants and more in an effort to help save the world. The campaign will include speaking with local officials, store owners, and the like [...]
Starting today, Sunday, May 11th, Ray Zahab and a team of amazing runners will attempt to run 80 kms per day in ALL 13 Provinces and Territories….whew, it makes me tired to even say it ! The goal is not to just run 80 kms each day- but to visit schools, participate in community supported [...]