Canada's Environmental Voice
AS THE PUSH FOR TAR SANDS PIPELINES ESCALATES and the legal channels for fighting them become exhausted, some environmentalists are reconsidering the value of civil disobedience, which Sierra Club Canada (SCC) executive director John Bennett describes as “breaking an unjust law or breaking a law to draw attention to an […]
When the Liberal leadership race drew to a close, few people were surprised when Justin Trudeau emerged with over 80% of the votes. His popularity with Canadians is reminiscent of Barack Obama’s successful ascension to the US Presidency in 2008. One issue that Obama and Trudeau have in common is […]
A\J’s 2nd annual Art & Media issue explores how creativity, content and the pursuit of sustainability intersect, and includes: 12 web tools for sustainable living; 11&n
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Urban form is crucial to environmental outcomes including habitat, climate change and air quality. In compact cities with commerce and residential neighborhoods in close proximity, travel is reduced and people are more likely to walk, cycle or use transit when they do travel within the city. In sprawling cities automobiles […]
In the spirit of taking a bit of time to step outside of my busy routine, I checked out Kat Cizek’s multi-award-winning, interactive NFB documentary project: Highrise. Our editor Eric interviewed Kat for the latest A\J and podcaster Emily had a conversation with her. I wanted to see Kat’s view […]
Federal opposition MPs and environmental groups are crying foul over what they see as the government’s attempt to curtail public comment on Enbridge’s proposed 639-km Line 9 reversal pipeline route through southern Ontario and into Quebec.
Insects are appallingly underrepresented in terms of flagship species, considering they comprise the most diverse group of animals on Earth. While few “bugs” can boast the popularity of lions, tigers and (panda) bears, the flashy Monarch butterfly has been garnering its share of attention of late.
The whole A\J gang came out to the Green Living Show this month.
Irith McConnachie is the Chair of Alternatives Inc. She is a natural product designer, medical herbalist, entrepreneur, writer, enviromentalist, a generally joyful person whose personal goal is to help people to become happier. For more eco-living tips, keep an eye out for Irith’s blogs and forthcoming books, You’ll be Happy, A […]
