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The Torn Environmentalist: How Should You Vote?

October 14, 2015

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You love this country’s lakes and forests. You want Canada to stop stalling on climate action and gutting environmental protections and start building a truly sustainable economy. So, how should you vote? ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

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This Changes Everything: the film

October 7, 2015

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Director Avi Lewis on why his climate film is (mostly) polar bear-free, condensing 500 pages into 90 minutes and if Blockadia can save us from ourselves ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

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Cup of Trouble: The instant ramen guide

September 30, 2015

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Plastic packs of dried flavour-spiked ramen may be one of the cheapest ways to get full in a hurry, but you might be swallowing more controversy than you bargained for. ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

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The Optimistic Environmentalist: a Q&A with author/lawyer David Boyd

September 29, 2015

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As one of Canada’s pre-eminent ass-kickers for a cleaner planet, former Sierra Legal Defence Fund (now Eco-justice) head David Boyd is offering up a powerful antidote to environmental despair in his new book, The Optimistic Environmentalist, Progressing Towards A Greener Future. ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

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Green victory of the week: Shell abandons Arctic drilling

September 29, 2015

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After spending $7 billion on exploratory drilling in the Chukchi Sea and coming up with “disappointing” results, Royal Dutch Shell has officially walked away from contentious plans to drill off the coast of Alaska. ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

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Volkswagen not the only automaker greenwashing emissions

September 29, 2015

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The German company is one among many inflating the eco-friendliness of its products ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

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NDP unveils national climate plan

September 29, 2015

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Mulcair promises to reintroduce the Jack Layton Climate Change Accountability Act if the NDP takes office this election ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

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Naomi Klein’s giant leap

September 23, 2015

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“We live in an historic moment – one that demands audacity, ambition and courage” ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

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Kernel of truth: the popcorn guide

September 16, 2015

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Gearing up for a movie night? Popcorn can come with its own drama, heavy on sordid ingredients and surprise twists. ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

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I’m hatin’ it

September 16, 2015

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Will cage-free McMuffins shake McDonald’s cruel rep? ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

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Lights, camera, makeup: the foundation guide

September 9, 2015

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Lots of brands claim to be full of earth-derived minerals, but most end up coating your pores with plastics and other petrochems. Which are the real stars? ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

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David Suzuki’s top questions for political door-knockers

September 9, 2015

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Don’t ignore the door when a candidate comes knocking – go ahead and grill them ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

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Green find of the week: Love Song To The Earth

September 9, 2015

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A sweetly soaring pop ballad may not be your thing, but it is heartwarming to hear a celebrity-studded awareness-raiser à la We Are The World for the current climate era. Love Song To The Earth was recorded in support of the UN’s call for a meaningful climate change agreement at the Paris summit in December. ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

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Germany and Scotland outlaw GMOs

September 3, 2015

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Two weeks after Scotland announced it would be banning the growth of genetically modified crops on its soil, Germany is moving ahead with a similar plan. For North Americans who have long believed that all of Europe was GMO-free, reaction to the news was a confused “huh?” ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

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Green find of the week: Free Geek Toronto

September 3, 2015

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Ready to ditch your old computer but want to make sure it’s recycled safely and ethically? Need a laptop but can’t afford a new one? Free Geek is a non-profit that was set up to keep e-waste from landfill and make computers accessible to all. Refurbished laptops range from $80 to $200. ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

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Canadian Medical Association dumps fossil fuels

September 3, 2015

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Next time Stephen Harper’s sitting his butt down on crinkly paper at the doctor’s office, he’d better hope that his GP doesn’t give him a lecture on the negative health impacts of climate inaction.  ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

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Sweet dreams: the green hotel guide

September 3, 2015

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Toronto’s jammed with hotels, but who’s delivering the most sustainable sleep? ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

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Write off: the back-to-school supplies guide

August 26, 2015

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How you can up your penmanship – and green grade – without stockpiling lots of virgin plastic crap. ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

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Ralph Lauren and “Fashion 15” targeted for plantation rayon

August 26, 2015

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Nice shirt? Is that rayon? A report released earlier this month by Rainforest Action Network (RNA) connects tree-pulp-based fabrics like rayon, viscose and modal to decades of human rights abuses. The org isn’t calling out abuses at the factory level, but on the front lines of the plantations from which rayon suppliers get the pulp… ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

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BPA is messing with kids’ behaviour

August 26, 2015

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Problems in kids aged six to 17 could be connected with the plastic hardener, says StatsCan survey ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

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Green find of the week

August 26, 2015

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Terracycle Staples Recycling brigade ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

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Adria Vasil

Adria Vasil is the bestselling author of the Ecoholic book series and the managing editor of Corporate Knights sustainable economy magazine.

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For Ecoholic Body

Vasil’s new book is the big fat bible of all things healthy and green in this country. Her plucky style is what makes Ecoholic Body so compelling that you won’t put it down. She uses an endearing, straight-shooting tell-it-like-it-really-is method to call out greenwashers and industry posers across the board….a fascinating and fun ride.

Alive Magazine
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Ecoholic Home

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For Ecoholic Home

If you’re looking for an in-depth well-rounded guide to environmentally friendly living, Ecoholic is a great choice.

Montreal Gazette
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Ecoholic

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For Ecoholic

This book is for people who want to do something to lighten their impact on the planet. The small steps cost us little in the way of effort, money or time, but the cumulative effects can be enormous.

David Suzuki
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Ecoholic (US Edition)

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For Ecoholic (US Edition)

Adria Vasil puts everything you need to know about living a greener, healthier life into one entertaining volume. It is thorough, cheeky, fun and damn useful.

Lloyd Alter
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