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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...
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...
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...
Yasuni National Park is a pristine piece of the Ecuadorian rainforest that is home the thousands of native species and the ancestral territory of the Huaorani indigenous people. A national park anywhere is thought to be immune to the evils of...
Growing customer demand for EcoBoost-powered vehicles in major markets worldwide is driving Ford’s engine production higher and higher. Factory output now averages at more than 100,000 engines per month – that’s up from 65,000 in 2012. This is not just driving...
In the 2013 City Energy Efficiency Scorecard released by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), the results revealed a surprising leader of the energy efficiency pack — Boston. How did Boston become such a front runner in energy...
Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation – or SLAPPS – are a series of legal actions that wealthy corporations sometimes use to attempt to the limit freedom of expression and public protests. Corporations can use these lawsuits, which are usually for defamation,
A recent report by the United Nations has shockingly revealed that one third of the world's food goes to waste annually. This comes at both a huge economic and environmental cost, and is not only a worldwide concern – but...
The Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel is not just one of the trendiest hotels in Vancouver – it is also now known for Marc Henley, Vancouver's first ‘Bike Butler’. Henley provides hotel guests with everything they need for a cycling adventure.
The new iPhones, the 5C and 5S, are undoubtedly the hottest gadgets on the market at the moment. But were environmental concerns at the top of Apple’s agenda when they developed these hot new handsets? After all, the company has...
Environmentally-conscious travellers don’t have to feel quite so guilty about visiting the Magic Kingdom anymore. Tourism is big business in Orlando, with the region attracting an incredible 57 million visitors annually – many of whom opt to hire a rental car...
Eco-vacations are all about protecting the natural and cultural environment of the places you visit, such as conserving the plants and wildlife, as well as contributing positively to the communities in the area. Green vacations are an ever-increasing trend in British...
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