Posts tagged: GHG emissions

LEED-ing Arctic research center in Churchill

So here we are in Churchill, MB, the polar bear capital of the world. And not only that, but now leading center for Arctic research.

November 24, 2011
Posted by Juliana Dutkay

The cost of not acting on climate change

“That’ll be $5 billion dollars, please, m’am.” I have bad dreams about this. About what would happen if we did nothing about climate change. A report released yesterday by the National Roundtable on Environment and Economy showed that, if we don’t cut emissions causing climate change, Canada alone will be faced with a $5 billion dollar tab in fewer than 10 years. By 2050, we could be paying four to eight times that amount.

September 30, 2011
Posted by Zoë Caron

Wind and solar power: Hot topics in Ontario’s provincial election

Provincial elections are upon us in various regions across Canada. Particularly in Ontario, renewable energy has become one of the leading issues. As one of the major solutions to climate change, renewable energy has a long-term impact beyond the election.

September 15, 2011
Posted by Zoë Caron

Tips for green travel

Summer time is vacation time – hopefully! If you get some time off this summer (or any time), here are some tips from WWF on how to keep your vacations green:

August 04, 2011
Posted by Sara Falconer

My green home renovation

When you hear “environmentally friendly house”, you may first think, as I do, of geodesic domes, sod homes, tree houses and other revolutionary structures.

May 20, 2011
Posted by Steven Price

50 Stories: Help us save the air we breathe

What could be more important than having air to breathe? We’re working to protect the Earth’s lungs – our forests.

May 19, 2011
Posted by Sara Falconer

50 Stories: Combating climate change

We’re changing the political climate – before the planet’s climate changes catastrophically

May 06, 2011
Posted by Sara Falconer

The no-carbon paper chase

Frank van Biesen is forthright about the hefty carbon footprint of his business. “The pulp-and-paper industry is a large emitter of greenhouse gases, by virtue of its high consumption of fossil fuels,” says the vice-president of technology at Mississauga, Ontario-based Kruger Products, “and we cannot say that it’s up to others to deal with. It’s as simple as that.”

February 16, 2011
Posted by Guest Blogger

Second hand clothing: Green is in

My first clothing swap was a bit nerve wracking. Being the youngest of three girls, one could argue that my entire childhood, when it came to all things sartorial, was just one big clothing swap.

January 31, 2011
Posted by Lindsay Page

Keep warm while keeping the planet cool: National Sweater Day, February 17

If you are a fan of WWF-Canada on Facebook, you’ll know that we’ve been dropping some fun hints about our newest campaign. So, how CAN wearing a tacky sweater help save the planet?

January 19, 2011
Posted by Sara Falconer

How fast the GHG savings add up

When I joined WWF-Canada a few months ago, I was already excited about the opportunity to be involved in Living Planet @ Work, a unique program that supports organizations in their sustainability journey through employee engagement. Seeing the great work being done by the dedicated “Champions” in the participating organizations, my excitement only continues to grow.

January 13, 2011
Posted by Guest Blogger

Exploring green energy solutions: Ethanol

Bright and early one Friday morning in December, a group of us embarked on a three hour drive to visit an ethanol plant, a cellulosic ethanol research centre and farm in Southwestern Ontario.

January 06, 2011
Posted by Guest Blogger

Make a New Year’s resolution that matters

Start your year with easy, climate-friendly resolutions and feel good about yourself, as well as our planet’s future.

December 29, 2010
Posted by Sara Falconer

Make your holidays green

A few suggestions to help make your holidays as light on the planet as possible.

December 20, 2010
Posted by Sara Falconer

Celebrating company champions: Sears’ Katie Harper

In this series, people who are leading sustainability efforts within their organizations speak, in their own words, about the work they do. They let us in on the challenges and the milestones, and share their passion and vision for sustainability in the workplace and in the community.

December 16, 2010
Posted by Adrienne Lo
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