Tag Archives: Pollution

Climate Reality?

Posted on September 14, 2011 by

In the last year, so much of my reality has changed. I really can trace that change to a day last November, when I picked up a book called “Now or Never” by Tim Flannery, read it in one night … Continue reading →

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Letters to Leaders: Green Party Debate

Posted on April 4, 2011 by

So, for those that don’t know, there is a federal election underway here in Canada. About 5 years ago, I decided that I would vote based on my number one issue of concern – the environment. I knew that other … Continue reading →

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Clothes to Me

Posted on March 17, 2011 by

I watched a show yesterday called Eco-Trip: The Real Cost of Living.  In this episode, they  followed the life of a cotton t-shirt. Apparently, cotton crops are some of the most heavily sprayed in the US agricultural industry. Cotton crops … Continue reading →

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The Age of Stupid

Posted on March 8, 2011 by

I just finished watching the documentary, The Age of Stupid. Again, the credits are still rolling and I am inspired to write. My overall feeling after watching this film is WHY. Why are we doing this to ourselves? It is … Continue reading →

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Letters to Leaders: Environment Minister Kent

Posted on February 13, 2011 by

One of my new year’s resolutions was to write a Letter to Leaders series. I wanted to ramp up my political power to more than just a tick in the ballot box every 3-4 years. I wanted to write to … Continue reading →

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Bus Ride

Posted on February 8, 2011 by

Image via Wikimedia If you have not already noticed, I am worried about climate change.  Everyday I learn more, read more, hear more; every day I am more worried.  It seems crazy that we have gotten ourselves into this situation, … Continue reading →

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Alberta Oil Sands

Posted on January 28, 2011 by

I am feeling down today. Last night I watched the documentary “Tipping Point” by David Suzuki on the oil sands mega project in Alberta, and the impact it is having on downstream aboriginal communities (watch it here). It confirmed my worst … Continue reading →

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Car Culture

Posted on December 31, 2010 by

Image: EA / FreeDigitalPhotos.net North American cities are built around the automobile, with few exceptions.  Where I live, everything is spread way out, and the city has a relatively large geographical footprint. Plus it is cold.  It is hard to … Continue reading →

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Going Bananas

Posted on December 20, 2010 by

My kids love bananas. They each get half a banana every morning with their cereal. It is a breakfast fruit staple of sorts. Now that I am trying to live a more eco-friendly life, I am considering the distance my … Continue reading →

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Going Granola

Posted on December 14, 2010 by

I continue to think about the garbage I produce. So much is food related! Everything I purchase in the grocery store comes in a package or a box or a bag or is shrink-wrapped on a Styrofoam tray. Every meal I … Continue reading →

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