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Auto-Obesity? Rethinking Car Addiction and Community Health

Posted on 29. Nov, 2009 by Bernice Paul.

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I recently stumbled across a clever sustainability tactic called the Auto-Obesity program – through the popular Aviva Community Fund. What a brilliant spin on asking us to rethink our addiction to single-occupancy vehicles, environmental pollution and personal health! Just have a look at this checklist put together by the program’s founders, BEST (Better Environmentally Sound Transportation), [...]

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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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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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BCIT demonstrates what a sustainable home is: AFRESH

Posted on 09. Jun, 2009 by Bernice Paul.

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A good friend of mine, Alex, recently landed an exciting position at BCIT as the Energy and Sustainability Manager. Being just across the way from where I toil, I had the pleasure of visiting him at his office: the very cool and innovative AFRESH Home. Yep, that’s where he works.
AFRESH Home is a collaborative project [...]