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Posted By: vkam
Posted On: May 14, 2008
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The City of Toronto has partnered with Zerofootprint to develop a new campaign called "Zerofootprint Toronto", the first-ever community-wide initiative aimed at engaging citizens in the fight against climate change. The program, which provides free access to the Zerofootprint...... [view]
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Posted By: vkam
Posted On: May 15, 2008
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It seems that what doesn’t kill you can make you greener. Researchers at Texas A&M University are experimenting with the infamous food-borne bacteria E. coli to see if it can be used as a new renewable energy source. Thomas Wood, a professor of chemistry at the school, says that...... [view]
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Posted By: vkam
Posted On: Dec 14, 2007
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Frustrated by Canada's stalling as the climate change negotiations head into their final hours in Bali? Then you can join a movement to let political leaders know you are worried about global warming and willing to do your part. Toronto is among a dozen other cities worldwide that will...... [view]
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Posted By: vkam
Posted On: Jan 18, 2008
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Dutch company harnessing sun's rays to heat homes, offices... SCHARWOUDE, NETHERLANDS — If you've ever blistered your bare feet on a hot road you know that asphalt absorbs the sun's energy. A Dutch company is now siphoning heat from roads and parking lots to heat homes and...... [view]
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Posted By: vkam
Posted On: Jan 30, 2008
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"Return Pot" - turning plastic bags into compose... a plastic decomposer made from polyactic acid (PLA) and turns into compost for plants (Taiwan). "e-Wash" - no more toxic chemical laundry detergents required... a compact washing machine with a regular wash load capacity that...... [view]
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Posted By: vkam
Posted On: Mar 4, 2008
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In the US “low-level” radioactive waste includes all the commercial nuclear waste except irradiated fuel from nuclear reactors, the liquid and sludge from reprocessing and the solid into which that is converted. In most of Europe this same range of waste is considered “low” and...... [view]
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Posted By: vkam
Posted On: Mar 27, 2008
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The Ontario Liberal Government is committed to wasting $40 billion of taxpayers dollars on nuclear power. Nuclear power is horrifically expensive, irresponsible and unnecessary. The world’s leading expert on energy efficiency agrees with the GPO. Amory Lovins recently (March 12, 2008)...... [view]
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Posted By: vkam
Posted On: Mar 29, 2008
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The sun is nowhere to be seen on a rainy fall evening in Aubrey Spring’s damp backyard, but its power is certainly top of mind. Spring, a teacher, is banking on solar energy to put his home and his Toronto neighbourhood on a more sustainable footing. On the garage roof, 12 new photovoltaic...... [view]
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Posted By: vkam
Posted On: Mar 29, 2008
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Nelly Furtado helps turn out the lights in Toronto! Canada's own Nelly Furtado, multi-platinum Grammy and Juno Award-winner, will perform a free concert at Nathan Phillips Square on March 29 to celebrate Earth Hour. People across the GTA are invited to attend Toronto's community...... [view]
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Posted By: vkam
Posted On: Apr 2, 2008
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From its extraction through sale, use and disposal, all the stuff in our lives affects communities at home and abroad, yet most of this is hidden from view. The Story of Stuff is a 20-minute, fast-paced, fact-filled look at the underside of our production and consumption patterns. The Story...... [view]
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Posted By: vkam
Posted On: Apr 2, 2008
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"Shifting into the Mainstream" - Canada Green Building Council's 1st National Summit Date: June 11-12, 2008 Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre The inaugural National Summit will be the largest indoor green building event in Canada and will be zero-waste! This historic...... [view]
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