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Examining the Struggle to Manage Global Aviation Emissions
In early October 2013 the United Nations body responsible for global aviation committed to curbing pollution from the world’s airlines by the end of the decade. Members of the UN’s International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), including Canada, had strongly criticised European Union efforts to include emissions under their Emissions Trading […]
Ontario Government “Failed Miserably” to Protect Endangered Species
The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) has shown a “shocking disregard” for its legal obligation to consult with the public on numerous changes to how species at risk and their habitat are managed in the province, Ontario’s environmental commissioner Gord Miller warned recently.
Incredible Community Response to AJ’s NIGHTSHIFT Festival
Nocturnal adventurers of K-W (and beyond): This past Saturday night you contributed to building a portal into another dimension of this community. Seeing so many bundled-up faces out on the streets for Night\Shift — exploring, absorbed, smiling wide and soaking up a side of this city that seems to bubble […]
Decoding Food Labels
Being an informed grocery shopper can be hard work. Everywhere you look, companies are trying to sell you on how “natural” and “eco-friendly” their products are. Often, it can be downright tricky to distinguish between meaningful labels and greenwashing. Read on for a crash course in common Canadian eco-food labels […]
The Renewables & Desalination Dilemma
It’s an interesting fact that drinking seawater will only make you thirstier, because of all the salt. This is one of several reasons why being lost at sea would be profoundly unpleasant. Of course, if you could find a way to drink the water safely then dying of thirst would […]
Germany: Smart Grids, Efficiency and Carbon Neutrality
Ontario’s green energy plans have been modelled on the success of Germany’s national program to switch to renewable, non-carbon energy sources. The Feed-in Tariff Program, Green Energy Act legislation and decommissioning of coal generating stations are all part of the provincial government’s push to emulate similar German initiatives.
Asian Carp Alive and Breeding in Lake Erie Tributary
Anyone doubting whether Asian carp could successfully breed in the Great Lakes watershed got their answer Monday as researchers with the U.S. Geological Survey and Bowling Green State University in Ohio announced four grass carp were found to have lived and bred in the Sandusky River, a tributary of Lake […]
Monkeying Around Behind the Scenes at AJ
A (mostly) true story about the creation of A\J's new video bumper (video logo), starring real-life A\J staff members. Watch for more videos coming soon from A\J, most of them less silly than this one. Concept, direction and production by Cody Daluz.
AJ Presents NIGHTSHIFT, Kitchener’s Own Overnight Arts Festival
On November 2nd, A\J is launching NIGHT\SHIFT, Kitchener’s inaugural nuit blanche-style festival of art, culture and nocturnal adventure. On the night of the autumn time change, come downtown to explore an unconventional showcase of arts, technology, bright ideas and nightlife on foot.
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