OTTAWA – Canadian artists have joined together to record a song, titled “You Have a Choice,” to mobilize Canadian voters to let their voices be heard in support of strong, concrete action on climate change. The song is sponsored by Avaaz, a new web movement with over 300,000 supporters across Canada. Click here to download [...]
Keeping the Greens out of the 2008 Leaders Debate
Dream Conversation?
Broadcast consortium. “We think we might have to invite Liz to the party? Any ideas on getting out of this mess with the 2008 Leader’s debate?”
Steve. “Oh no, can’t have that, it’ll make Canadians want to learn more about Climate Change and make Stephane’s [...]
Every once in a while I get an email that has information that looks like it is really valuable. Sometimes the information is valuable to me, and sometimes that information is valuable to others. When it’s for someone I know, I take the time to craft an email and send the information along [...]
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The city of Toronto is encouraging projects that will help reduce carbon emissions by donating millions of dollars in a scheme that Mayor David Miller hopes is copied by cities all over the world.
It’s no longer a debate about climate change and whether or not carbon emissions are the culprit, the discussions are now on [...]
Japan’s 24-hour convenience stores, may need to limit business hours and close the stores late at night. Saitama, which borders Tokyo, may follow in the footsteps of Kyoto and urge [...]
Our daughter Emily recently had a home energy audit that may lead to up to $9000 in grants from the Ontario and Canadian (federal) governments to make their home more efficient. But even better than that, the energy audit showed the potential for over $5000 in annual energy savings for making the insulation and efficiency [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]