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Alfredo Malanca Details Plan Nord in the Province of Quebec: Fuel Ghoul

Alfredo Malanca outlines the rudimentary beginnings of Plan Nord, an eighty billion dollar scheme to develop the mineral wealth and hy...8 Zoom(s)

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The Urgency? Promoting the Architect!

"Architects should be killed", some politicians have publicly declared. Recent articles have also maintained that "the pressure exert...11 Zoom(s)

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Could You Live a Zero-Waste Lifestyle?

How many of us could live the zero waste lifestyle?5 Zoom(s)

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Nikki Fotheringham at Green Moxie in Toronto at Canada Blog Friends

Rob Campbell profiles Nikki Fotheringham of Green Moxie which is an environmental activism blog in Ontario Canada. Nikki has an agenda...11 Zoom(s)

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7 Simple Ways to Go Green in 2013

Start with these 7 simple ways to go green in 2013, and stick with them.11 Zoom(s)

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Jefferson Salamander has Right of Way in Burlington Ontario dehaanservices.ca

Each year, Burlington Ontario gives the Jefferson Salamander right-of-way over King Road for three weeks. Why does the city close the ...6 Zoom(s)

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How to Celebrate Earth Hour 2013 in Toronto or Anywhere dehaanservices.ca

What are your plans for Earth Hour? Here is the date and time for this annual reminder to spare the earth, with special attention to t...12 Zoom(s)

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5 Tips for Reducing Your Waste

Here are 5 tips that can help you reduce your waste.6 Zoom(s)

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7 Ways to Reduce Household Waste

Here are 7 ways you can reduce household waste (and maybe even save a little money).9 Zoom(s)

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Our World's Long History of Environmentalism

Throughout time there has almost always been an interest in nature, and in protecting the environment.6 Zoom(s)

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Millions Against Monsanto, Protest March in Toronto, 25 May 2013

Toronto was just one of 248 cities around the world in which protestors met and gathered to shout and make noise about Monsanto and th...11 Zoom(s)

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Green Trends Bring Red Ink When Flipping Houses

US Green Technology article about how high tech green trends can bring red ink when home buyers discount environmental ratings and ach...11 Zoom(s)

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Natural Snow Removal Solution Mixes Beetroot Juice And Brine

Fuel Ghoul writes about a snow removal innovation that mixes red beetroot juice and brine into a more natural and less toxic road deic...29 Zoom(s)

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What are Carbon Offsets, and Do They Make Sense for You?

Even if you reduce your impact as much as you can, though, you might still be surprised at your impact.8 Zoom(s)

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10 Tips on How to Create a Healthy Home a4 Part 2 | soma earth

Here in Part 2 of this series, is another list of 5 items that discusses a variety of aspects that I feel defines a Healthy Home!5 Zoom(s)

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7 Ways to Reduce Green House Gas Emissions a4 Build More Sustainably | soma...

Here are 7 ways to reduce GHG emissions, build more sustainably and be more environmentally friendly, using some basic principles....13 Zoom(s)

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3 Highly Effective & Inexpensive Tips to Winterize Your Home | soma earth

I thought it might be helpful to provide you with these 3 highly effective & inexpensive tips to make it smarter and work better!18 Zoom(s)

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Stranded Assets or Stranded Humanity a4 Choose one | Bob Willard -...

In fact, the stranded asset alternative is our only sane choice. As shown in this figure, Bill McGibbon and his Do the Math folks help...14 Zoom(s)

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Straw Bale Now Accepted in International Building Code! | soma earth

This doesn't legally mean anything to our Ontario Building Code, but it is a very momentous step in the right direction for straw bale...7 Zoom(s)

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7 Starter Tips for Passive Solar House Design | soma earth

Here are 7 starter tips to consider when considering room locations alone for a passive solar house design:21 Zoom(s)

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Natural Building Symposium: January 30, 2014 | soma earth

Are you curious about the viability and reality of how to build more naturally with straw bales, earth or sustainable wood practices?...10 Zoom(s)

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Toronto ice storm leaves 300,000 customers without power

Toronto was hit with either freezing rain or freezing drizzle for more than 24 hours, which led to a build-up of ice on old trees that...5 Zoom(s)

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Ben Polley a4 Harvest Homes: A Passionate, Natural Builder | soma earth

After learning much more about the benefits & practicing the skills of straw bale building, years later, Ben opened up his own natural...9 Zoom(s)

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Kevin Royce: An Eco Building Resource Hero | soma earth

If you are wondering about where to find what how to make your home safer, healthier and more environmentally friendly, call Kevin as ...6 Zoom(s)

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A Naturally Better Paint Finish: Introducing Swede Paint | soma earth

Swede Paint Enterprises carries a line of 3 unique, solvent-free, product categories: Natural Linseed Oil Paint, Natural Linseed Varni...6 Zoom(s)

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Terrell Wong a4 Stonea4s Throw Design | soma earth

In 2011, Stone's Throw Design completed the first insulated rammed earth house in Ontario. This 350m2 building has a total heating lo...9 Zoom(s)

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Melinda Zyartuk: The Fourth Smartest Pig! | soma earth

Melinda is one of the founders of the Fourth Pig Workers Co-op. A natural building non-profit company that has a very unique and rare...6 Zoom(s)

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How Microbeads Are Destroying The Great Lakes

Microbeads are tiny plastic beads found in hundreds of cosmetic products. These non-biodegradable plastic beads are destroying the Gre...8 Zoom(s)

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Why Urban Trees Are So Important

Urban trees provide an array of ecological, health and mental benefits, but that's not all. Read more to find out why urban trees are...6 Zoom(s)

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3 Reasons I Love the WEF a4Global Risks 2014a4 Report | Bob Willard -...

The World Economic Forum (WEF) does not sound like a radical, tree hugging organization. It hosts the high-profile WEF Annual Meeting ...5 Zoom(s)

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Does Ontario Have Enough Green Renovation Incentives? | soma earth

Does Ontario have enough Green Renovation Incentives? Well, companies like CMHC, Enbridge and Hydro One have a few possibilities left ...12 Zoom(s)

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Lake Superior toxic sludge cleanup options require millions

Decades of pulp and paper mill pollution caused the mercury-contaminated mess, and it will take years - and millions of dollars - to f...6 Zoom(s)

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Excavator, volunteers shovel out Port au Choix home

A massive amount of snow covering a house in Port au Choix has been almost all cleared away, as a large excavator and a cavalry of sho...6 Zoom(s)

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A Farm House Lifestyle Homestead | soma earth

All the trees and plants were installed by the owner over a period of 11 years. The land originally was almost bare.12 Zoom(s)

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A Self-Sufficient Udora Homestead a4 Lovingly FOR SALE! | soma earth

When I moved here, I didn't even know that the two hundred acres of meadows, forests and rivers where included with a small yearly com...7 Zoom(s)

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5 Easy Ways to Keep Our Planet Healthy | NewSpring Energy

Here are 5 easy ways to make our daily commitment to keep our planet healthy, clean and beautiful.6 Zoom(s)

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Climate Change Building or Retro-Fitting Sustainably with Straw Bales? | soma...

Have you considered sustainably building or retro-fitting your property with straw bales? Here are some quick suggestions that I woul...8 Zoom(s)

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9 Tips to Staying Comfortable Without Air-Conditioning this Summer |...

Why do we really feel we need them? Read below to find 9 tips on how to minimize your use of air conditioning this summer.16 Zoom(s)

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7 Ways to Get Credible and Stay Credible | Bob Willard - Sustainability...

After writing their landmark book, The Leadership Challenge, they wrote Credibility: How Leaders Gain and Lose It, and Why People Dema...26 Zoom(s)

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There's a Bird Photo Booth Going Around Taking Pictures of Wild Birds in...

There's a bird photo booth going around Toronto taking pictures of wildbirds. Environmentally conscious business owners turn budding ...13 Zoom(s)

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