Re-published from Green Living Online. Author Michael Pollan says everything he’s learned about food can be summed up in seven little words: “Eat food, not too much, mostly plants.”
Climate Change
Hope for Car-Free Kids
As a car-free mother of twins, I have had my arguments with Translink drivers over the girth of my double stroller (I occupied the space of two seats for the three of us). The double stoller was our family vehicle; it carried all our precious belongings, and for the (rather […]
Rethinking Reliability
Powering the world entirely through renewable energies is going to bring about some logistical challenges, as technological change always does.
No Slow Death for Nuclear Power
This is a response to “Mourning the Slow Death of Nuclear Power“ in Stu Campana’s Renewable Energy blog.
You’ve Been Trumped
Whether it’s infiltrating reality TV or politics, Donald Trump is no stranger to controversy or the limelight. This doc profiles The Donald’s plans for a megaplex golf resort in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, and the locals who dare to oppose his plans, which include two courses, a 450-room hotel and holiday apartments […]
Energy Independence Through Micro Hydropower
The Greeks invented the watermill sometime around the 3rd century BC and until very recently the basic design of a wheel and cogs has been used throughout the world to harness modest water flows and power machinery. Modern technology has moved on a little bit since ancient Greece, but we’re […]
9 Instant Home Warm-ups
By Cara Smusiak. Re-published from Green Living Online. The cold weather is here, but you can still take a few easy steps to winterize your home. Your wallet – and the planet – will thank you. Here are a few ideas:
Ontario Forests Will Be Net Carbon Source Until 2040
Ontario’s Crown forests are expected to remain a net source of carbon emissions for the next three decades, according to the latest forestry report from the Ministry of Natural Resources.
Blocking the Arteries of the Tar Sands
There’s been a tremendous amount of media coverage surrounding Enbridge’s Northern Gateway pipeline proposal, which spawned an incredible resistance movement led primarily by indigenous nations of British Columbia. Events such as Defend Our Coast attracted thousands of protestors, while the Yinka Dene Alliance made national headlines with their anti-pipeline tour across […]
Battling Canada’s Carbon Addiction
To celebrate the new year, many people have made resolutions – which ultimately may or may not be successful. The nations of the world made their own resolution shortly before the holidays, and what we can expect isn’t entirely clear. What is clear is that climate change is accelerating, and […]
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