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 Canadian blogger has eye on BrazilA former student from Newfoundland's Memorial University is close to becoming the official blogger for World Environment Day events happening in Brazil in June.
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 A hard-earned eco inheritanceIn his latest book, veteran environmental reporter Mark Hertsgaard paints a very disturbing picture of the world that our children will inherit.
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 Altered stateThe 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.
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 Take a ride on the green sideReducing 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.
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 Behind the urban green machinesThe 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.
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 Saving the seedsNow that spring is finally in the air, garden centres across the country will be stocking up on plants and seeds for the coming season.
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 Beyond Earth HourEarth Hour - celebrated globally on March 26, 2011 from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. - began as a project in Sydney, Australia in 2007.
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 High-rise hydrationThough 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.
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 Chernobyl's radioactive legacyAfter 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.
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 Give it up for everydayThroughout 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.
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 Get the lead outKnown 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.
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 Veg and the cityUrban agriculture is feeding families, reducing waste and greening communities.
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 Carbon nationWe 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.
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 Transportation's brave new worldLast 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.
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 Houseplants that clean the airMaking 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.
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 Greening the backyard BBQIt's summertime and the grilling is easy. But before stocking up on steaks, burgers and other traditional carnivorous fare, consider trying meat-free alternatives.
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 In praise of trees"The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second best time is now." - Proverb
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 The best Mother's Day gifts are greenThe pressure is on to find that perfect last minute gift for Mother’s Day.
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 State of emergencyDays after one of the worst oil spills in history, it looks like things are only getting worse.
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 Let it rotIf your looking to enrich you life, start composting.
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 Walk on the wild sideIt's time to walk the walk.
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 Kids' quizHey children, take this quiz to test your knowledge about carbon dioxide. And get your parents to quit their idling!
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 Adults have to set a good example for kidsCelebrate the earth by setting a good example for your kids "Kids can make a positive impact by incorporating small changes into their daily activities," says Joanne Elson, of home improvement retailer Lowe's. So lead the way.
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 Lights, toilets, faucets appliances - they add upYou can commit to an efficient home and healthy environment with these do-it-yourself tips:
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 Grow your own naturalistAll you need is love -- a love for the natural world, say the experts.
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