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Friends Of The Earth Visits Palestine - Environmental Injustices ExposedNov 20, 2013
A four day high-level Friends of the Earth International visit to Friends of the Earth Palestine (also known as PENGON) took place recently. The visit concluded with Friends of the Earth International chair, Jagoda Munic, presenting a report during a press conference in Ramallah. The report, Environmental Injustice... More >>
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Eco-Friendly Fashion Fix - Not Just PrettyNov 18, 2013
Not Just Pretty is a Manhattan-style boutique in one of Canada's most fashionable and environmentally conscious cities: Victoria, BC. For the eco-conscious fashionista, Not Just Pretty offers all the in-season styles made from 100 per cent organic materials. It offers a wide variety of styles for each fashion... More >>
There's An App For That - Five Apps For The Climate ActivistNov 14, 2013
With hundreds of new Apps rolling out each day, it has never been easier to keep up to date on news, weather or environmental issues. This makes it easier to be a conscious climate activist and limit your impact on this world. When it comes to the health of... More >>
A Romantic Reason For Recycling A Bus Stop!Nov 12, 2013
This could be the most unique reason for recycling that we’ve heard about here at Environment911! A very ordinary bus stop in the UK has a very special meaning for Aly and Micheala Hussien. When their friend, Tat Mersy, realised that the stop on Bristol’s Gloucester Road was... More >>
Giant Map Tour Shows Importance of Boreal ForestNov 8, 2013
The Canadian Boreal Forest Agreement (CBFA) Secretariat recently launched its ‘On the Move’ campaign with the unveiling of a giant, travelling map of the boreal forest that’s touring Canada to showcase the unprecedented agreement between the forest industry and environmental organizations. “The Canadian Boreal Forest Agreement is the... More >>
David Suzuki Foundation: Worst Impacts Of Climate Change Still AvoidableNov 4, 2013
Scientists are more certain than ever that human activity – in particular the burning of fossil fuels and deforestation – is causing climate change, according to the recently-released report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). The report confirmed that by contributing to droughts, flooding, severe weather... More >>
Wake Up Before It's Too Late - World Hunger And The EnvironmentOct 28, 2013
The new United Nations Conference on Trade and Development’s (UNCTAD) Wake Up Before It’s Too Late: Make Agriculture Truly Sustainable Now for Food Security in a Changing Climate report has revealed how sustainable farming can reduce world hunger. The report revealed that the price of food has increased... More >>
Popularity Poll - Suzuki Tops List Of Admired CanadiansOct 25, 2013
Environmental legend David Suzuki has earned the admiration of 57 per cent of Canadians surveyed in the first of a series of studies investigating perceptions towards noteworthy personalities. The long time environmentalist tops the list, followed by Rick Hansen (50 per cent), Peter Mansbridge (48 per... More >>
Green Beer - How To Restrict Your Pint's Carbon FootprintOct 23, 2013
October is the annual month of beer celebration, and there is no better way to celebrate it than by knocking a few back with good friends. Out of all the environmental concerns there are in the world, beer is usually not one of them. Those who imbibe often... More >>
Boo! Five Ways To Have A Scary And Environmentally-Friendly HalloweenOct 21, 2013
Halloween is the scariest holiday around, not only because of all the ghosts and ghouls – but because of the disposable, single-serving, or synthetic decorations that come along with this holiday tradition. To the eco-friendly individual, all that needless waste is a whole lot scarier that any ghost... More >>