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Where were you when the lights went out?
Today marks the 5th anniversary of the Toronto/GTA Blackout. 5 years ago, the city was blanketed in darkness. People panicked, elevators froze, lights were t...
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4 Wheels, 2 Wheels, or None.
The most efficient way to travel to any downtown core of a city is public transit. So why then do so many people each day clog our highways to such a huge ex...
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Carbon off-setting is not the solution
Almost every action we take as a human being on this earth has a corresponding effect or ecological footprint where we release harmful carbon. The idea of pu...
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Care now or share later?
After reading this article acrosstheuniverse posted, I thought it called for a discussion. So- are you willing to sacrifice your personal comfort (at leas...
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Mother Nature's Gift Guide
Why not pamper mom and at the same time mother nature? There’s a bunch of different options for last minute gifting ideas and activities to do with the...
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Think Water
I stumbled upon a great website promoting action and participation in the sustainability of our watersheds in Canada. As part of the United Nations Water for...
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Global Warming is good for Canada
Global warming is quickly melting the North Pole and bringing to realization the fabled Northwest passage and will increase industry, ports, etc in Canada...
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Prius is not good for the environment
Okay, I know you THINK a Prius is God’s answer to poluttion and gas shortage, but alas, it may not be all you think it is. I argue that the prius is...
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Why are you thinking green?
Is it global warming? It is your health? How long have you been thinking green? What’s motivated you?
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Reading List
These are books that have been recommended to me recently. They are all pretty new so finding them at the used book store will be hard, but check your local ...
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Degree Programs in Sustainability
It seems to me there is very little formal education available for those wanting to go into sustainability and “green” endeavors. Do you know of ...
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Green Blogs
Do you know of any great blogs related to the environment and sustainability?
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Canada Green Resources
Here are some links: http://www.greenenterprise.net/web/ http://www.bullfrogpower.com/ http://www.greenlivingenterprises.ca/
