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Democracy 2.0: The Open Data Movement
Imagine a society in which the figures, facts and records that governments accumulate are publicly available and free to use by citizens, civil society and business. This – and the potential for greater civic involvement in politics it promises – is what the open data movement wants to see, and […]
Is the Age of No Repairs Coming to an End?
For the most part we live in an age of “use it and toss it.” I lived this reality recently when I needed one rechargeable battery for the three-phone set in my home. I went to four stores and was running out of possibilities. No one had a replacement battery […]
5 Water-Saving Flowers
With summer’s intense heat and family vacation season on the way, chances are your garden is going to be neglected at one point or another. As a result, more gardeners are choosing to xeriscape, which means planting a water-efficient garden. It requires a little homework to select plants that are […]
Ours is Better Than Yours
There’s no doubt that our economy has been built upon acquisitiveness. Since the Second World War, incessant growth has been based on mass production; mass production has been based on creating and channeling demand; and demand has been based on the desire to have or own. We are trained from […]
Sharing 40.2
It’s the secret ingredient to building better communities, a stronger economy and a healthier planet – and the cultural shift we’ve been waiting for. Every time we choose not to go it alone, we get a better grip on how to move forward.
51 Reasons to Eat Less Meat
Last year, we posted 9 Simple Ways to Save the Planet in our Green Living blog. The post suggested eating less meat, stating that “an estimated 18 per cent of worldwide greenhouse gas emissions can be attributed to livestock production.” We’ve since learned that the impacts of meat are much worse […]
Ontario Municipalities Take Action on Air Quality and Climate Change
As the first quarter of 2014 draws to a close the threat of global climate change has been largely absent from the public discourse.
Guide to Natural Spring Cleaning
Aaaah spring. Time to open the windows and get that stagnant winter air out of our homes. We make lists and lofty goals to get our windows cleaned, baseboards washed and ceiling fans dusted. Spring cleaning is a labour of love for many of us with a fresh start to […]
Wild Canada Takes Nature Documentaries to a Whole New Level
On Thursday, March 13, Wild Canada – the first large-scale documentary to comprehensively showcase Canada’s varied and unique natural history, including the role of humans – premieres on the CBC.
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