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The Great Bear Rainforest: B.C.’s Marine Wolves

Posted on 22. Jul, 2009 by BCAA.

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Though many environmentalists hailed it as a victory when the provincial government signed its Great Bear Rainforest Agreements in 2006, McAllister remains cautious. He believes the agreement falls short of protecting a coastline so rich in biodiversity that philanthropic foundations have directed $60-plus million toward conservation and economic opportunities for B.C. First Nations.

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Cache In, Trash Out: Recreation with a Cause

Posted on 16. Jun, 2009 by Bernice Paul.

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One of the best things about my job is learning about the amazing things people do to make our planet a better place. For example a colleague of mine, Kris Wheeler, combines her passions for geocaching and Mother Earth by organizing and participating in Cache In, Trash Out events (CITO for short).
What’s Geocaching?
Good question. According [...]

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Vote with Your Fork

Posted on 16. Jun, 2009 by Bernice Paul.

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The first time I read anything written by Michael Pollan was in April 2008. It was Pollan’s contribution to the New York Times‘ 2008 Green Issue, Why Bother? – a piece that focused on our temptation to resist changing our behaviours for the sake of sustainability. For as the argument went at the time (and [...]

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Can British Columbia Be a Canadian Hub for the Electric Car?

Posted on 04. May, 2009 by Bernice Paul.

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The emerging green economy has been touted as our lifeline out of this global recession. More and more we hear about green-collar jobs meant to stimulate a new kind of economy – one that values environmental and social sustainability as primary building blocks for growth.
Of course, for car manufacturers (the Detroit Three included), pursuing alternative [...]