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MAY
17
2012
Attendees walk in Church Woods, Shanty Bay, before the meeting
That’s why the Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition launched a campaign, Saving our Forests to Save our Lake, to a packed hall of Lake Simcoe lovers in...

The Trouble with Triclosan
When I go out to give talks about toxic chemicals, people often ask me about antibacterial products, and if they’re actually safe. Today we are...

It is really a surprise to anyone that the polluting fuel industry is behind recent attacks on clean, renewable energy?    After all, as our...

Any vegetarian can tell you how common it is to, upon telling someone about your eating choices, be questioned about the extent of your commitment to...

MAY
07
2012
Harrison Hot Springs beach
Last week, we ran a conference in Harrison Hot Springs, B.C., called “Raising the Blue Flag in BC: Linking recreational shoreline management goa...

MAY
07
2012

Silence is not an option

Posted by Rick in
I’ve worked to protect the environment for many years. I never imagined I, and my colleagues, would be forced to do what we are: fighting f...

Banding together to protect the Great Lakes
The Great Lakes Protection Act, promised in the Premier’s 2011 Throne Speech, is a big deal. And why not, because the drinking water of 37...

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MAY
02
2012
If you live in Ontario, you know there’s an all-out assault on renewable energy like windmills and solar power. What you might not know is that...

Each week, more Canadians try my favourite green cleaning recipes. (I'm flattered!) Here are my top tips for maximizing their effectiveness, gleaned f...

APR
27
2012
Building Ontario's Green Economy: A Road Map
In recent years Ontario has made some impressive strides towards a green economy. The Green Energy Act is North America’s best renewable energy...