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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 [...]
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 [...]
Do you know the word of the year for 2007?
It’s locavore, a dieter who endeavors to get their food from locally available sources, usually within 100 Miles - as described in the book, 100 Mile Diet. . . . and people from all over Canada are getting involved in eating locally. In our region, [...]
Scientists say that earth’s temperature has gone up .6 degrees C in the last century. The measured increase in ocean temperature is coupled with a rise in ocean level over that time period of 18 cm.
It got me thinking about people who scorn this kind of information and think that a small [...]
The town of Powassan recently passed a resolution encouraging businesses to adopt a Power Down Friday policy and turn off the power on Fridays between noon and 1 pm.
This is a great climate project because it encourages community involvement and makes it the norm for people to take the time to turn off unused sources [...]