Who hasn’t likened the oil sands to Tolkien’s mythical Mordor? Alberta’s neocons apparently, who are calling for the ouster of leading environmentalist Tzeporah Berman from the province’s advisory panel on the future of the oil sands ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

A fresh report by the UN food and agriculture organization says the world is eating a record-breaking amount of fish, some 20 kilos per person a year. According to the FAO, nearly a third of stocks are now overfished. So what’s an ocean-wise choice? ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

A few years back, tracking down a 100-mile beer in this town was a bit like setting out to find a pet unicorn. Not anymore. ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

Canadian Water Network says rainfall washing carcinogens from massive fires into local rivers and streams will affect drinking water systems for years to come ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

Before you hit the weekend’s big parade and marches, here are some earth- and body-friendly basics you’ll need to keep you fresh and safe. ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

Whether you’re hooked on mani-pedis or just swipe a little on your toes now and then, nail colour brands are claiming to be way less toxic these days. So are they? ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

Environment minister Catherine McKenna called out for mixed messages on fossil fuels at Brickworks town hall ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

Soiree for the nation’s most progressive designers takes runway at Artscape Sandbox tonight with a focus on the next generation of eco-conscious fashionistas ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

The provincial government’s $8.3 billion five-year plan delivered last week is chock full of financial incentives to transform the way we live, work and get around. ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

A federal audit released last month by Canada’s commissioner of environment and sustainable development slams the health ministry for not doing enough to protect Canadians from hazardous consumer goods – beauty and body care products especially. ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

The feds announced a hiring blitz for marine scientists in time for world oceans day, but lots more needs to be done to protect the planet’s seas from rampant overfishing, oil spills, microplastics and climate change. Here’s how you can do your part. ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

Beef served up by A&W, Chipotle and Earls is already antibiotic free, but most fast food chains, including McDonald’s and Taco Bell, have only committed to phasing out antibiotic use in their chickens ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

Freshening up your pad with a coat of paint may be messing with your air quality if you’re not careful. Brush up on your greenest and healthiest choices. ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

If you love books and bikes, this is your chance to hop on two wheels in the safety of a group ride (with police escort) for the Reading Line‘s third annual book crawl on Saturday (May 28). ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

Enviro groups say federal approval of world’s first GMO fish without public consultations or assessment of the environmental effects, failed to meet requirements of the Environmental Protection Act ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

The may long weekend may be prime time for planting, but which retailers are selling you a pot full of pesticides? ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

New study finds fast foods laced with chemicals that may be messing with your hormones ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

They say brides cry when they find the dress of their dreams. Well, treehugger brides may tear up when they consider all the resources that go into millions of single-use wedding gowns every year. Here are some greener options. ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

The Alberta government’s wildfire review committee warned four years ago that an aging boreal forest could spark “catastrophic fires” in the province, but when it comes to the Fort Mac disaster no one wants to utter the c-words ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

What’s to stop farmers from swapping cramped cages for cramped barns? ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

Choosing local, cage-free or organic foods can make us feel like upstanding citizens, but are we assuming too much about some of our fave feel-good foods? ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸