January 2012
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Worm Composting Becomes Big Business →
They’re a bit nasty, I know. But fishermen aren’t the only ones to have fallen in love with the wriggling nightmare fuel that is the earthworm. Gardening operations around the country find that not only are worms capable of chewing up and spitting out some of the finest compost you can buy, but growers really do want to buy it—the worms, their castings, and everything between. And the stuff is...
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Want to find nature downtown? Put a bird feeder on...
I was recently published in the Globe & Mail, check it out here
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Learning to think 'Green'
Many people think going green means living off solar power and eating organic. While obviously those are great choices, you can still make a difference without drastically altering your lifestyle. The essence behind this recent environmental movement isn’t to force everyone to live off the earth, but simply take a step back and take a look at how you can make changes in your day-to-day life....
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December 2011
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Double Take of the Day: Congress ends corn ethanol... →
How on earth did I miss this one??
The United States has ended a 30-year tax subsidy for corn-based ethanol that cost taxpayers $6 billion annually, and ended a tariff on imported Brazilian ethanol.
Congress adjourned for the year on Friday, failing to extend the tax break that’s drawn a wide variety of critics on Capitol Hill, including Sens. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., and Dianne Feinstein,...
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Canada formally abandons Kyoto
The words ‘disappointing’ and ‘embarrassing’ were some of the first to come to mind when the news broke this morning that Canada is the first nation to formally withdraw from the Kyoto Protocol.
While it is frustrating to think of all the positive change that could have been, Kyoto was less than perfect. Many countries were unfairly penalized for their greenhouse...
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WatchOn my way home from work I noticed a large flock of starlings flying over Dundas Square. This did not go unnoticed by the hawks that live downtown. Unfortunately I only caught the tail end on video when the flock was a little smaller, but you can still see one devoted hawk who was hesitant to leave.
November 2011
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A Tree Grows In Queens (Right Through An Auto Body...
More: Scouting NY - A Tree Grows In Queens
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Canada's Environment Minister Doesn't Know What...
Peter Kent, the federal minister of the environment, was not able to answer this in question period on Monday: “explain to the House what ozone is and what is the difference between its impact at low altitude and high altitude?
Instead, of trying to answer the question, he simply threw back an insult criticizing the “quality” of the questions from the opposition.
The man doesn’t know what...
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Deer makes unscheduled visit to Toronto backyard
Possibly the new vermin of Toronto? Although I think it’s impossible to dislike a deer, way too cute!
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Planting the seeds of green energy
Ontario has the largest wind and solar power industries in Canada thanks in part to the Green Energy Act. Here’s a little bit of history on how it all came to be:
http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/1084123—planting-the-seeds-of-green-energy
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Live in Toronto and love the environment?
The Toronto Environmental Alliance’s mission is to promote a greener Toronto. If you don’t know who they are and are interested in environmental causes, you should definitely check them out.
They are currently campaigning for the protection of the Greenbelt around Toronto. You can find more out here.
While you’re at it, check out The Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation.
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recession-royalty:
“Out of the way cat, that food in MINE!”
Got to love city skunks
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October 2011
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