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Share your thoughts and win! 3 Things You Can Do. Many of us recognize how important and precious the Earth is. But maybe not how fragile it is or how limited its resources really are. From green space to green power and recycling to resource protection, young people across Canada are tackling environmental issues in exciting, powerful ways. So can you. The tar sands (large deposits of heavy crude oil) in Alberta could destroy over 149,000 square kilometres of Boreal forest an area the size of Florida an...
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Ecological Journey: March 2012
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Saturday, March 24, 2012. All cars are evil. My hubby started a new job on March 5. His office is in the next city and the bus connections leave something to be desired. So we bought a car. Insuring it turned out to be a big hassle and very expensive but we got it sorted. Now we got the car … and don’t drive it. Noticed that the weather has been terribly awesome recently? I come back to the evilness of cars . and litter . and lack of community spirit. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). For a better world. Born ...
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Ecological Journey: September 2011
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Tuesday, September 27, 2011. I was a bit sceptical when suddenly all the fish in the supermarkets had eco-labels on. One day it's just ordinary fish from the ocean the next day it's caught sustainably, they want to make us believe. Read this short article from David Suzuki why fish need a bicycle. I have to agree. That's very sad though because I love fish, alive and on my plate. Thursday, September 22, 2011. Heat or no heat. I don't know the answer yet. 2) How much will the electric heating cost us ...
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Ecological Journey: October 2011
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Friday, October 28, 2011. We now live in Ontario. This fact alone gives me reason to write several posts (e.g. about the wind turbine protesters! But I currently am too busy writing job applications so they have to wait. But a few quick remarks can be made. I am very disappointed that none of the supermarkets here sells organic produce. They do have packaged organic food but no produce. Even at the Farmer's Market organic produce is rare. Thanks to Pfennig. Saturday, October 15, 2011. And I just loved, l...
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Ecological Journey: The energy for your air conditioning
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Tuesday, July 17, 2012. The energy for your air conditioning. Are you dreaming of solar-powered air conditioning right now, just like I am? A brochure of the Clean Air Alliance. Ontario now has a significant surplus of coal-free electricity. We do not need to wait until December 2014 to finish the coal phase out. . Meanwhile, Ontario Power Generation has been paid close to a billion dollars to keep unneeded coal plants open. Send a letter to Premier Dalton McGuinty. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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Ecological Journey: December 2011
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Thursday, December 29, 2011. The New Year is coming. Do you believe in New Year's resolutions? I don't. I just hope next year is better than this year. Two days ago it first rained, then snowed fairly wet snow. Clever people would have gone out that evening and cleared the slush off their sidewalks before it could freeze. And they would have burnt off a lot of turkey calories at the same time! No they don't. That's far more than embarrassing. Our building management is well aware of the problem, it has b...
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Ecological Journey: November 2011
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Tuesday, November 15, 2011. How safe is your water? Quick, look at the Essentials of Waterproof. Which will tell you what Canada's Federal government and the provinces do (or not do and should be doing) to protect our drinking water. Thankfully, we live in Ontario now which has the highest standards in the country! If you don't have the time to read 4 very interesting pages look at least at Canada's drinking water report card by Ecojustice. Click on this Link. Monday, November 14, 2011. I bet Frauenfelde...
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Ecological Journey: Dirty Dash
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Sunday, July 15, 2012. Besides, they watered an uphill section with a sprinkler to make it slippery. This race went over faster than any other one because the obstacles and change of scenery made it so much more interesting than a road race. Besides, spectators like my hubby are much more entertained since they can see the runners along different parts of the course including most obstacles. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Bill 29 - Alberta Parks Act. Climate Change Accountability Act.
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Ecological Journey: The Great Lakes in trouble
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Monday, September 3, 2012. The Great Lakes in trouble. Climate Change and the Great Lakes. Is a great article I read on the Weather network. The end of the article is what impressed me the most. Toxic algal blooms thrive in warm conditions, and they've been doing exceptionally well in Lake Erie since 2002. In fact - "last year the algal bloom in Lake Erie. In the Cleveland area.". Phosphorus, a chemical element commonly found in household fertilizers and cleaning products, has exacerbated the issue.
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Ecological Journey: REEP House rocks!
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Sunday, June 24, 2012. I participated in a tour of REEP House for Sustainable Living ( http:/ www.reepwaterlooregion.ca/. On Wednesday night. REEP House is located at 20 Mill Street in Kitchener and should be visited by anyone considering buying a house or renovating one. The tour is very informative to say the least and should direct people towards redoing their home in a more responsible way for the environment and their own health. For furniture only solid woods were used, flooring, doors, stairs etc&...
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