1:48pm February 11th, 2009Population and natural resources: managing pressure

Jean-Michel Severino (French Development Agency) “Demographic growth, industrialisation and the increase of demand resulting from higher living standards is exerting growing pressure on the world’s natural resources. The effects of climate change are also showing their first impacts on some of the regions of the world that are least equipped to manage them. How can these pressures be handled ...

6:41pm February 10th, 2009Finding love on Facebook can lead to sustainable projects, read Silvia and Vincenzo’s story

By Joanie Bergeron PoudrierSilvia and Vicenzo, as many young couples these days, met on the social networks MySpace and Facebook. But their story is slightly different, or should I say more inspiring, than any other I’ve heard before. After two months of virtual communication, they decided to leave everything behind and finally met each other. Their meeting was eye-opening. They had so much in c...

6:41pm February 10th, 2009Finding love on Facebook can lead to sustainable projects, read Silvia and Vincenzo’s story

Silvia and Vicenzo, as many young couples these days, met on the social networks MySpace and Facebook. But their story is slightly different, or should I say more inspiring, than any other I’ve heard before. After two months of virtual communication, they decided to leave everything behind and finally met each other. Their meeting was eye-opening. They had so much in common that they developed a...

6:35pm February 10th, 2009Essential’s ideas for Valentine’s

What's the most romantic and environmentally friendly thing you can do on February 14? Well…. For the intellectually romantic couple: Poetry got a bad rap at Obama's inauguration thanks to that surprisingly average poem that followed the President's swearing-in oath. This Valentine's Day, discover heart-on-their-sleeve writers by browsing through the stacks at a used bookstore. Look for somethi...

6:30pm February 10th, 2009Canadians Meet the Challenge of One Million Acts of Green!

CBC, Cisco and green-minded Canadians nationwide proudly announce that One Million Acts of Green (OMAoG) has reached its goal of 1,000,000 acts of green registered online at www.onemillionactsofgreen.com. Participants from coast-to-coast and from all walks of life have clearly embraced the program, pushing the campaign to its ultimate milestone in less than four months. Elementary and high school...

6:23pm February 10th, 2009Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper wants to shelter the dirtiest oil from global warming

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper wants to shelter the dirtiest oil on earth from global warming regulation. Today, an international network of environmental groups is launching a cross-border campaign Obama2canada.com. urging President Barack Obama to stand strong on his new energy economy agenda and reject such entreaties. Why: Well… Producing oil from tar sands emits three times the...

6:11pm February 10th, 2009H&M offering more and more organic cotton products

STOCKHOLM, SW -- Since H&M first started slipping organic cotton into its products in 2004 it has quickly ramped up the amount of organic cotton in its offerings, and this year the clothing retailer plans to use 50 percent more organic cotton than last year. In 2008 the company used about 3,000 tonnes (about 6.6 million pounds) of organic cotton, putting its goal for this year around at least 4,50...

5:43pm February 10th, 2009Canada Says Shampoo Ingredients Are Toxic

By GreenerDesign Staff OTTAWA, CA -- Among the latest substances the Canadian government recently labeled toxic are two found commonly in shampoo, personal care products and a range of items such as paints and food additives. The substances were evaluated as part of Canada's Chemicals Management Plan. The latest assessment of 16 substances found that five pose concerns for human health and three a...