Organic Science Cluster Establishes to Help Canadian Organic FarmersLast week, the Canadian government announced the establishment of the Organic Science Cluster. An investment of $6.5 Million will bring together scientists from every industry to develop more efficient and profitable processes for organic farmers. Agriculture Minister Jerry Ritz had this to say about the program: “Demand for organic products... Green @ Home | | Sunday, 5 September 2010 |
Pelosi in Ottawa to Discuss Oilsands With All StakeholdersEnvironmental groups, premiers of various provinces, and representatives from oilsands companies are all invited to meet with the third-ranking member of President Obama’s administration next week in Ottawa. It is likely that the consultation comes ahead of a major energy policy bill stateside in the fall. Oillsands producers are quick... Green @ Home | | Saturday, 4 September 2010 |
More Reasons to Buy Organic Strawberries90% of US strawberries are grown in California, where highly toxic methyl iodide will be used as a soil fumigant on berry farms statewide shortly. This, despite protests from more than 50 Nobel laureates and various other health advocates. This alone is a vital, new reason to purchase organic strawberries.... Green @ Home | | Friday, 3 September 2010 |
Bare Minerals ReviewBare Minerals is the biggest scam going today; if another 20 year old at the makeup stores tells me how good it is for my skin I will scream. It containsVisit my Blog... Green @ Home | | Thursday, 2 September 2010 |
Top Climate Skeptic Does a 180, Urges Immediate Action on Climate ChangeIn 2001, Bjorn Lomborg published a book called The Skeptical Environmentalist. In it, he postulated that global warming may not be occurring since short-term data were being used to substantiate long-term changes in climate. His book, and this basic premise, have collectively been clarion calls for climate change skeptics. Lomborg... Green @ Home | | Thursday, 2 September 2010 |
Cars to Receive EPA Grading Based on Their Fuel EconomyThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that it is considering a letter-based grading system for cars based on their fuel economy. Sippers like the Prius would receive an A- grade, while gas burners like the Ferrari would merit a D. The new grading system is being proposed by the... Green @ Home | | Wednesday, 1 September 2010 |
Once In a Century Salmon Run Hits British ColumbiaFor once, some great environmental and economic news. BC is currently enjoying the fruits of a sockeye salmon run the likes of which have not been seen for a hundred years. Apparently there are currently so many salmon jumping in the Fraser River that they could be landing right in... Green @ Home | | Tuesday, 31 August 2010 |
Oilsands Pollute Athabasca River: Independent Research StudyA study independent of industry or government input by the University of Alberta has found that pollution of the Athabasca River in Alberta by toxins is a direct result of oilsands production. This counters the findings of a joint industry and government panel, the Regional Aquatic Monitoring Program, that the... Green @ Home | | Monday, 30 August 2010 |
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