Category Archives: Sustainability

Climate Leadership from Within

Posted on 23 Dec ’09 by admin

The International Climate Summit in Copenhagen is over and, regrettably, no binding deal was made.  For a laugh, I highly recommend this little gem of a summary on what transpired in Copenhagen. One of the better perspectives I have read on the … Continue reading →

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“The World Wants a Real Deal” Global Day of Action

Posted on 3 Dec ’09 by admin

You came out in the thousands for the Bridge to a Cool Planet day of Climate Action to show your support for a global climate treaty in Copenhagen.  On December 12 people from around the world are gathering once again … Continue reading →

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Radio Interview

Posted on 4 Nov ’09 by admin

I was interviewed by Adam Sterling from CFAX 1070 in Victoria regarding the carbon neutral universities report I wrote.  This and other media inquiries we have received are all interested in one thing: the lack of funding identified by many … Continue reading →

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Taking Action in BC Post Secondary

Posted on 22 Jun ’09 by admin

Near the end of 2007 the BC government enacted the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets Act which put into law the greenhouse gas reduction commitments made in the province’s Climate Action Plan.  Specifically, the province is now legally committed to reducing … Continue reading →

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Two excellent videos worth watching

Posted on 30 Mar ’09 by admin

1) The Story of Stuff 2) The Crisis of Credit Visualized: Part 1, and Part 2

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A letter to Carole Taylor in support of doing something

Posted on 17 Jan ’08 by admin

Dear Mrs Taylor; In August of this year, I will be getting married. A few years after that, I plan to have children. Some nights I lie awake and wonder what kind of world they will inherit. For this reason … Continue reading →

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An Analysis of Housing Policy in Canada & the Vancouver Affordable Housing Crisis

Posted on 19 Nov ’07 by admin

“Homelessness is characterized as the most extreme manifestation of poverty, social exclusion, and marginalization.” (Wynne-Edwards 1998) [i] Vancouver, like many other Canadian cities, is experiencing a housing crisis. In 2005, there were 2174 homeless, almost double that of 1121 in … Continue reading →

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3%

Posted on 24 Jul ’07 by Ashley

Apparently, stabilizing global warming will cost a mere 3% of global GDP.  The question is: will we spend it for the common good or will it be appropriated?  Read the latest from the International Panel on Climate Change here. A … Continue reading →

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10 Earth-friendly marketing ideas

Posted on 31 May ’07 by Ashley

1. If you distribute, or plan on distributing a newsletter or catalogue, consider electronic distribution only. It saves money too. If you work with distributors, encourage them to convert their catalogues to electronic format only. I think everybody would secretly … Continue reading →

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