Archive for Ecology & sustainability

Here’s the latest report on the Portlands Energy Centre’s Community Liaison Committee:

Energy centre’s regrouped citizen committee has distinctly different vibe     Read more »

The Toronto Climate Campaign and Streets are for People are putting together another great event this Earth Day weekend and I plan to be there.

Reclaim Earth Day: Kyoto Now
Sunday, 2008 April 20
12 noon rally at Dundas Square
1 pm parade
2-4 pm street fair on John Street
free

This is a kid-friendly event.  The organizers are encouraging participants to have engaging, interactive displays and lots of street theatre.

The Next Generation is launching a movie/speaker series with a screening  of “The Refugees of the Blue Planet” and a speaker  from No One is Illegal.     Read more »

Not that this is a big surprise.

This is great news.  Part of the problem with fighting climate change with traditional government departments is that they get under each other’s toes.  I’ve always wanted an overarching body to coordinate efforts for the massive economic restructuring required.  Today, the Toronto Star reported that Premier McGuinty appointed Hugh MacLeod to do just that.  He reports directly to the Premier.   This is great news.  I can only hope that Mr. MacLeod is the right man for the job and that he’s given the necessary tools to do it.