Electric vehicles are so prominently featured at this week’s Detroit Auto Show that they prompted the convention to open Electric Avenue. For a list of the top 5 electric and hybrid vehicles at the show.
See http://inhabitat.com/top-5-eco-vehicles-from-the-detroit-auto-show/2011-ford-focus/.
See also
http://inhabitat.com/top-7-green-vehicles-from-the-2011-detroit-auto-show/
Monte Paulsen, lead reporter for the Tyee Solution Society's Carbon Shift Hub, investigates a new generation in green building that pays off in financial and energy savings, improved living, and new jobs in a strengthened economy.
Ontario burned more coal in 2010 than it did in 2009, but less than in 2008. Low water levels resulted in reduced hydro-electric output. Output from Ontario's wind generators continued to grow as more industrial turbine units came online.
For a list of foods that contribute the most to deforestation (beef, soy, rice, corn, sugarcane, shrimp, and palm oil) and a description of the effects they are having.
See http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/foods-destroying-worlds-forest.html.
Research conducted by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority showed rainwater harvesting systems in commercial and industrial buildings can lower annual water use for toilet flushing and grounds irrigation by 59-76%, while reducing stormwater runoff from roofs by up to …
For environmental leaders:
The Hometown Heroes Award Program recognizes environmental leaders, whether an individual, group, or small business, who foster meaningful, long–term community awareness and action. Heroes can win one of three Hometown Heroes Awards and a $10,000 cash prize. Nominate …
Is your school as green as it could be? How would you deal with your school’s biggest sustainability challenge? Tackle that topic on video and submit it by Friday,January 21, and your team could win up to $140,000 in the TD …
CIELAP is conducting a national research study to seek the perspectives of diverse stakeholders into what a Green Economy could mean for Canada. This study will be used as input for Rio+20, the UN Conference on Sustainable Development. The survey and background …
Ontario’s Water Opportunities and Water Conservation Act (Bill 72) passed late last month. The hope is to make Ontario a global leader by tapping into a US$400-billion water industry and bolstering homegrown technology in the province and worldwide. The Act will …
In his report Re-thinking Energy Conservation in Ontario – Results, Ontario’s Environmental Commissioner says the government needs to make improvements to its energy conservation programs, if it hopes to meet its tough new electricity reduction targets. Visit http://eco.on.ca/eng/index.php/environmental-bill-of-rights/energy-conservation/cdm-09-v2.php
