AFP _ Global Warming Time Bomb in Arctic Soil
In a news release by Agence France-Presse, a study has found that Arctic soil contains 60% more trapped Greenhouse Gas than previously thought. American scientists discovered the increase, via extensive testing of 117 sample sites from North America, taken at depths of one metre.
This GHG is presently [...]
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London Ontario Bans Plastic Water Bottle Sales
The city of London, Ontario has banned the sale of water in plastic bottles, at all municipal facilities. This will include city hall, golf courses, hockey arena and swimming pools. Additional drinking fountains, with refill taps, will be installed where required.
For the past year, the London Aquatic Club [...]
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Blackout Day August 14th - 5th Anniversary
Five years ago today, 50 million people where given the chance to live without electricity when the northeastern region of the USA and Ontario lost power.
Since that day, very little has been done to improve the electrical grid’s stability. Plans are in place to add new transmission lines and [...]
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A Green Roof has many Benefits
Green Roofs and Green Walls have been common place in Europe for centuries. Now North America is starting to catch on. A living roof or wall not only adds beauty to a building but has many additional benefits for the owner and the environment.
Benefits include:
longer lifespan for the roof through [...]
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Green Walls - grow your veggies
A traditional garden can be a great provider of food. But what are your options if you don’t have the space? Try a “green wall” or “vertical garden“.
Growing a few herbs in a pot or planter can add freshness and flavor to your meals. But why not expand this small garden [...]
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More Pure Electric Vehicles soon to be available
Can we officially put a steak in the SUV and 4-Wheel Vehicles? Hybrids are coming on strong and happily, the number of pure electric plug-in vehicles that will be available in the next couple of years is steadily increasing.
VW have shown interest in the Oscar (Open Systems CAR), [...]
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Greening the Electrical Grid - part 1
Ok, so Al Gore wants the electrical grid to be 100% Renewable within 10 years. What are the options?
Renewable options include:
Water - hydro electric dams, tidal current, ocean waves
Wind - farms of wind turbines
Biomass - natural gas from composing manure and other waste products
Solar - photovoltaic, thermal
What’s NOT renewable? [...]
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Al Gore - Repower America with Renewables
There is no question that Al Gore understands the issue. But can he move “the people” to make a change. His speech, A Generational Challenge to Repower America was specifically aimed at motivating the people.
One common thread runs through America’s issues with security, environment and the economy - carbon [...]
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