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When I think of Earth Day, the first thing I think of is spring. My mind fills with images of bumblebees and butterflies gliding around spring flowers and of groups of people gathering in their local park to plant trees or collect litter. I think of soil and worms and […]
2021 EcoFair Toronto The green new decade is underway! The EcoFair’s 4-day online event showcases environmental non-profits and environmentally-friendly businesses, film screenings and discussions, webinars, games night, mix ‘n mingles and more. All for free! Don’t miss the EcoFair Launch Event Webinar. Enjoy a fun Eco-Games Night! Join exhibitor Facebook […]
Fifty years ago, when Alternatives launched, computers were the size of buildings and exclusively used by organizations like Departments of Defense and large banks. The cars of the day were also outsized and most cities were cloaked in smog. Few people knew what ecology was or why it was important. […]
Swiss Shock on Climate Change Rejection Source: Euronews In a surprise to many global observers, voters in Switzerland rejected key climate change policies and measures put forward by the government and voted upon by the citizens in a special referendum. The measures and policies were carefully crafted by the Swiss […]
I have lived in Mississauga, Ontario for over 10 years. I have seen it change over time, as any suburban dreamscape can—the construction for new commercial lots, housing development, all types of “progress” for a sub-rural paradise. But today, I received a notice in my mailbox about the replacement of […]
On April 16, the government of Canada announced that $12.8 million has been awarded to Project Learning Tree Canada (PLT Canada) through a partnership with Parks Canada to support hiring youth into Green Jobs. Minister Jonathan Wilkinson announced the funding, provided under the Youth Employment and Skill Strategy (YESS), during […]
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The environmental impacts of death are just as important as life’s environmental impacts, but death is often overlooked in environmental actions. This oversight is typically due to cultural discomfort with death, resulting in a lack of environmental considerations when it comes time to plan for a funeral/burial. So, since death […]
The Power of Taking a Walk Around the Block Over the past week or so, my world has been very high-energy, productive, and busy, busy, busy! I have been maximizing my time at A\J by writing, thinking, creating, editing, and giving as much of myself to my work as I […]
Oil Spill on the Mediterranean Shore – Results in Shore Shutdown Source: Unsplash Black tar deposits have been reported all along Mediterranean beaches in Israel – forcing them to close on Sunday until further notice. This is one of the worst ecological disasters to Israel, with tonnes of tar deposits […]
