How can you trim your energy usage once the lights go back up after earth hour on Saturday (March 28)? This weekend’s Green Living Show (March 27-29) is full of innovative ideas. ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

New labels will help guide you in your quest for green goods ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

The Guardian takes on activist role ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

‘Forests are doing us a huge favour, but we can’t rely on them to solve the carbon problem,’ says Leeds U prof ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

NDP moves to add popular face wash ingredient to the government’s list of toxic substances ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

Flushing toilets and washing dishes sucks up 329 litres of water per household per day in Canada, but manufacturing and growing the stuff we buy is using even more. Where are you springing a leak? ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

“They are almost never able to clean up all the oil released in a spill like this.” Environmental Defence’s Adam Scott reacts to the fifth train derailment in the province this year, two near Gogama, Ontario. The first spilled more than 1 million litres of crude; the latest (March 7) caused at least seven cars carrying Alberta… ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

Feds blow off amendments to the Rouge National Urban Park Act ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

For the first time in 40 years, economic growth does not equal a greenhouse gas increase ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

Daylight saving time putting a dent in your sleep? The slab you’re copping your Z’s on may be putting a bigger hole in the environment. What’s under your sheets? ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

Plus, Hershey’s kisses GMOs goodbye ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

Most North American vitamin manufacturers say they test their supplies to make sure they’re free of contaminants. But what’s actually in that tablet you’re popping? ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

Plus: Body care chem found in Antarctic krill ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

Don’t let a little arctic air get in the way of a good time. But know what you’re slipping into before you layer up. ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

Artist’s aerial photographs of the tar sands accompanied by diverging commentary from Elizabeth May to Ezra Levant ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

As a nation, we’re guzzling nearly 10 billion cups of tea a year, much of that steeped in pesticides, not to mention worker rights violations. How can you green up your cup? ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

Don’t believe CropLife Canada’s efforts to block neonics regulation ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

Plus, eating organic lowers your pesticide levels ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

Trying to go a step further than flowers and chocolate this v-day? Dirty gold and dodgy gems might not be the best way to show your love, warns a new anti-mining campaign by Earthworks and Industriall. ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

Responsible investing has grown a staggering 68 per cent in Canada over the last two years, according to a new report. But not all ethical retirement savings plans are planet-focused. What’s your greenest bet? ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

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