 |
HOME | BEAUTY | ENVIRONMENT | FITNESS | FOOD + NUTRITION | HOLISTIC HEALING | RECIPES |
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
 |
Are you driving an old beater on its last wheels? If so, consider taking advantage of one of the on-road vehicle scrappage programs popping up across Canada.
As concern over the environmental and health effects of air pollution grows, scrappage programs that seek to improve air quality by removing older, higher-polluting vehicles now operate in many major cities.
Eligibility criteria exist, but once accepted, a vehicle is recycled according to environmental guidelines. In exchange, owners receive incentives such as a chance to win a new car or free passes for months of public transit.
Source: alive #T
Chemicals in our Foods
Imagine a steamy plate of vegetarian broccoli lasagne, rich tangy tomato sauce, whole-wheat noodles and lots of mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Can't you just smell the goodness? Guess again.
Imagine a steamy plate of vegetarian broccoli lasagne, rich tangy tomato sauce, whole-wheat noodles and lots of mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Can't you just smell the goodness? Guess again.
Pesticides and Reproductive Health
Non-organic farmers and their partners may want to abstain from sex during the seven-month-long spraying season every year.
Non-organic farmers and their partners may want to abstain from sex during the seven-month-long spraying season every year.
Detoxing Your Outer Body
Going organic is a sure way of decreasing your consumption of pesticide.
Going organic is a sure way of decreasing your consumption of pesticide.
Chemical Bedfellows
Here in Saskatchewan, often referred to as the breadbasket of the world, we have a unique situation. Obviously the wrong type of political leadership is in government.
Here in Saskatchewan, often referred to as the breadbasket of the world, we have a unique situation. Obviously the wrong type of political leadership is in government.
BT-The Frankenspray
Bacillus thuringiensis (BT) is a government-approved aerial spray for the eradication of gypsy moth larvae, sprayed over Burnaby, BC residents last May. However, BT is also toxic to freshwater fish and the organisms on which they feed.
Bacillus thuringiensis (BT) is a government-approved aerial spray for the eradication of gypsy moth larvae, sprayed over Burnaby, BC residents last May. However, BT is also toxic to freshwater fish and the organisms on which they feed.
Reporting On Pesticides
As far as consumers, environmentalists and organic farmers are concerned, the May report from the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development is the best report to come out of Ottawa in many years..
As far as consumers, environmentalists and organic farmers are concerned, the May report from the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development is the best report to come out of Ottawa in many years..
Fighting The Spray Flu
Ann Sarich lived most of her life in the Davidson district. Davidson is in the geographic centre of the grain growing area of Saskatchewan.
Ann Sarich lived most of her life in the Davidson district. Davidson is in the geographic centre of the grain growing area of Saskatchewan.
Biological Farming
I recently spoke about genetic engineering to the annual meeting of a group of 10,000 farmers in North America who employ an innovative and exciting agricultural method. These farmers spray natural (non-genetically engineered) bacteria solutions on their soil to "eat up" and "break down" pesticide residues.
I recently spoke about genetic engineering to the annual meeting of a group of 10,000 farmers in North America who employ an innovative and exciting agricultural method. These farmers spray natural (non-genetically engineered) bacteria solutions on their soil to "eat up" and "break down" pesticide residues.
Save the Wilderness
Our blue/green earth is like the human body. Dr Bill Pruitt, an ecologist from the University of Manitoba, estimates that about one half of the atmospheric carbon dioxide since 1860 has resulted from forest clearing. NASA estimates that approximately 7.
Our blue/green earth is like the human body. Dr Bill Pruitt, an ecologist from the University of Manitoba, estimates that about one half of the atmospheric carbon dioxide since 1860 has resulted from forest clearing. NASA estimates that approximately 7.
A Call to Action Canada's Farmers in Crisis
Consumers, including farmers are an endangered species as they eat polluted food and live in a polluted environment. It's time to take action! Consumers need to have all farmers produce organic food in a clean environment..
Consumers, including farmers are an endangered species as they eat polluted food and live in a polluted environment. It's time to take action! Consumers need to have all farmers produce organic food in a clean environment..
Aerial Spraying for Gypsy Moths
It's like dropping an atomic bomb to kill a snipe.
It's like dropping an atomic bomb to kill a snipe.
Pesticides
The motto "Better Living Through Chemistry" back in the 1960s never applied well to pesticides like DD.
The motto "Better Living Through Chemistry" back in the 1960s never applied well to pesticides like DD.
Curing Toxic Blindness
I was in West Africa on an agricultural study almost 40 years ago. Staff at the Canadian High Commission there told me about an isolated village on Ghana's Volta River.
I was in West Africa on an agricultural study almost 40 years ago. Staff at the Canadian High Commission there told me about an isolated village on Ghana's Volta River.
Pesticide Cocktail
If Canadians want a clean environment, they will have to take action themselves. Governments are not going to do it. The Back to the Farm Research Foundation in Davidson, Saskatchewan (of which I am president) has started a program of testing community water supplies for pesticides.
If Canadians want a clean environment, they will have to take action themselves. Governments are not going to do it. The Back to the Farm Research Foundation in Davidson, Saskatchewan (of which I am president) has started a program of testing community water supplies for pesticides.
Weeding Out Herbicides
Clover is not a weed. This plant naturally takes nitrogen out of the air and transfers it to the soil where your grass can utilize it. Don't kill clover with herbicides.
Clover is not a weed. This plant naturally takes nitrogen out of the air and transfers it to the soil where your grass can utilize it. Don't kill clover with herbicides.
Pesticides in Our Environment
My longtime friend Dr. Carl Clark of Regina often said, "Cancer is the worst word in the English language." A World War II air force veteran, he trained as an osteopath in Chicago in the 1930s when the notorious gangster Al Capone ran Chicago.
My longtime friend Dr. Carl Clark of Regina often said, "Cancer is the worst word in the English language." A World War II air force veteran, he trained as an osteopath in Chicago in the 1930s when the notorious gangster Al Capone ran Chicago.
Rising Cancer Rates
A recent article in the Regina Leader Post reported a statement made by Shiv Chopra, one of a group of four worried Health Canada scientists.
A recent article in the Regina Leader Post reported a statement made by Shiv Chopra, one of a group of four worried Health Canada scientists.
Pesticides on Your Plate
Pesticides are recognized as a global threat to humans and the environment. Chemical industries release thousands of compounds annually, most with no testing of their health impacts.
Pesticides are recognized as a global threat to humans and the environment. Chemical industries release thousands of compounds annually, most with no testing of their health impacts.
Eating Organic
Eating organic is the surest way to avoid synthetic pesticides and genetically engineered foods, so shifting the diet to emphasize certified organic foods is important for all of us.
Eating organic is the surest way to avoid synthetic pesticides and genetically engineered foods, so shifting the diet to emphasize certified organic foods is important for all of us.
Passionate About Pesticides
Spring, nature's rebirth, is my favourite time of year. As each week goes by, the trees and flowers come to life and renewed energy surges. My garden starts calling for attention, and frequent visits to the local garden shop fill the beds and pots with tomatoes, herbs and argula.
Spring, nature's rebirth, is my favourite time of year. As each week goes by, the trees and flowers come to life and renewed energy surges. My garden starts calling for attention, and frequent visits to the local garden shop fill the beds and pots with tomatoes, herbs and argula.
We Need Proof
"Half the dead birds collected in New York State counties with severe air pollution tested positive; less than five per cent of those in moderately polluted counties and none in the least polluted counties tested positive..
"Half the dead birds collected in New York State counties with severe air pollution tested positive; less than five per cent of those in moderately polluted counties and none in the least polluted counties tested positive..
Dr. Krop Loses, Environmental Medicine Wins
Dr. Krop's case has brought about a revolution in the highercourt of public opinion, which demands safe medicine and a return tounpolluted planetary life-support systems.The 13-year trial of Dr. Jozef Krop may be over, but its impact on thefuture of environmental medicine in Canada will be lasting.
Dr. Krop's case has brought about a revolution in the highercourt of public opinion, which demands safe medicine and a return tounpolluted planetary life-support systems.The 13-year trial of Dr. Jozef Krop may be over, but its impact on thefuture of environmental medicine in Canada will be lasting.
Toxic Environment, Toxic Bodies
Insidiously hidden in food, water and air, endocrine-disrupting chemicals can affect us without our knowledge.
Insidiously hidden in food, water and air, endocrine-disrupting chemicals can affect us without our knowledge.
Cosmetic Pesticide Bylaws
Pesticide reduction is a hot issue likely to hit a city hall near you, if it hasn't alread.
Pesticide reduction is a hot issue likely to hit a city hall near you, if it hasn't alread.
The Dirt on Fertilizers
Walt Whitman said, "I bequeath myself to the dirt, to grow from the grass I love. Clearly that was before the invasion of chemical fertilizer.
Walt Whitman said, "I bequeath myself to the dirt, to grow from the grass I love. Clearly that was before the invasion of chemical fertilizer.
Report from a Hot Flush Queen
If you're a Hot Flush Queen like me, stress reduction and bio-identical hormone therapy may bring relief from menopausal symptoms, as I reported in the September issue of alive.
If you're a Hot Flush Queen like me, stress reduction and bio-identical hormone therapy may bring relief from menopausal symptoms, as I reported in the September issue of alive.
Chemical Roots of Infertility
There are two basic reasons for infertility: stress of life and pollution with chemicals. This article is going to deal with the chemical pollution.
There are two basic reasons for infertility: stress of life and pollution with chemicals. This article is going to deal with the chemical pollution.
March of the Produce
While dining recently at my friend Hamish's house, he apologized for the lack of taste and texture in the vegetables and the bland-tasting fruit salad. "It looked really fresh and it was reasonably priced, Hamish said. "Why is it so hard to get decent-tasting produce in the winter?
While dining recently at my friend Hamish's house, he apologized for the lack of taste and texture in the vegetables and the bland-tasting fruit salad. "It looked really fresh and it was reasonably priced, Hamish said. "Why is it so hard to get decent-tasting produce in the winter?
The Grass is Greener
Spring has sprung, and so have those brand new grass blades. alive will show you that you can have a golf-course-calibre lawn without the fuss and worry of chemicals. Fostering a healthy environment in which your lawn thrives provides many returns, for a healthy lawn sustains itself.
Spring has sprung, and so have those brand new grass blades. alive will show you that you can have a golf-course-calibre lawn without the fuss and worry of chemicals. Fostering a healthy environment in which your lawn thrives provides many returns, for a healthy lawn sustains itself.
Pesticides, Children Aggression
For the past 25 years, tens of millions of Americans in hundreds of cities and towns have been drinking tap water that is contaminated with low levels of insecticides, weed killers and artificial fertilize.
For the past 25 years, tens of millions of Americans in hundreds of cities and towns have been drinking tap water that is contaminated with low levels of insecticides, weed killers and artificial fertilize.
Web-based Pesticide Reduction Resource
Tired of breathing the fumes of your neighbour's chemical yard-sprays? Get your city involved by directing them to a new Web site providing municipal governments and communities with access to information, tools and networks promoting pesticide reduction.
Tired of breathing the fumes of your neighbour's chemical yard-sprays? Get your city involved by directing them to a new Web site providing municipal governments and communities with access to information, tools and networks promoting pesticide reduction.
Contrail Concerns Heat Up
Contrails are a factor in global warming, according to a new study by researchers at the Norwegian Institute for Air Research in Kjelle.
Contrails are a factor in global warming, according to a new study by researchers at the Norwegian Institute for Air Research in Kjelle.
Fluoride flashpoint
The controversy continues. In November 2003, the British Parliament debated a measure in the Water Bill permitting municipalities with local support to add fluoride to drinking water.
The controversy continues. In November 2003, the British Parliament debated a measure in the Water Bill permitting municipalities with local support to add fluoride to drinking water.
Tilling Togetherness
Hot town! It's time to shake off the dust, bust out of your tiny-but-affordable apartment, and join the steamy chaos of summer in the city!
Hot town! It's time to shake off the dust, bust out of your tiny-but-affordable apartment, and join the steamy chaos of summer in the city!
Escape
Your neck is tense and twisted from a serious lack of downtime. Words like vacation, travel, trip, adventure, and journey pop out from the pages of everything you read. You really need a break.
Your neck is tense and twisted from a serious lack of downtime. Words like vacation, travel, trip, adventure, and journey pop out from the pages of everything you read. You really need a break.
David Suzuki
For more than three decades, it has been the primary work of this renowned geneticist to remind us that humans are simply one part of the environment and linked to every species on the planet.
For more than three decades, it has been the primary work of this renowned geneticist to remind us that humans are simply one part of the environment and linked to every species on the planet.
Ticking Time Bomb
"Sixteen years after the end of the Cold War...we stand at the brink of a second nuclear age and unprecedented climate change, stated the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists earlier this year. The scientists urged immediate action to address climate change, resetting the Doomsday Clock at five minutes to midnight.
"Sixteen years after the end of the Cold War...we stand at the brink of a second nuclear age and unprecedented climate change, stated the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists earlier this year. The scientists urged immediate action to address climate change, resetting the Doomsday Clock at five minutes to midnight.
Heat: How to Stop the Planet from Burning
George Monbiot is a name you will see much more of in the coming years. He is a meticulous journalist with a strong streak of optimistic realism; a critical, calculating, and creative researcher who writes with the skilled voice of a man who is unyielding in his conclusions.
George Monbiot is a name you will see much more of in the coming years. He is a meticulous journalist with a strong streak of optimistic realism; a critical, calculating, and creative researcher who writes with the skilled voice of a man who is unyielding in his conclusions.
Keeping Up with Kyoto
It's not easy to keep up on the current situation regarding the Kyoto Protocol. Like the weather, it's always changing. One thing's for sure, though, global warming is a hot topic-and it's getting hotter, in more ways than one.
It's not easy to keep up on the current situation regarding the Kyoto Protocol. Like the weather, it's always changing. One thing's for sure, though, global warming is a hot topic-and it's getting hotter, in more ways than one.
UBC Uses Eco-Sense
With global warming considered Earth's greatest threat, more companies are seeking ways to reduce their environmental impact. Adopting energy-conserving measures is not only healthy for the planet, but it is also good for organizations' bottom lines.
With global warming considered Earth's greatest threat, more companies are seeking ways to reduce their environmental impact. Adopting energy-conserving measures is not only healthy for the planet, but it is also good for organizations' bottom lines.
We're Not Crying Wolf
Despite the increasing awareness of global warming, many people believe that the current climate changes are part of a natural cycle. They believe that we should not be worrying about the media's hyperbole.
Despite the increasing awareness of global warming, many people believe that the current climate changes are part of a natural cycle. They believe that we should not be worrying about the media's hyperbole.
Be an Eco-Hero
When I think about changing the way I live in order to help save the planet, I wonder, "What more can I do? I already live in the dark, shivering, tripping over piles of recyclables. But after a little research, I realize that there are so many simple things I can do.
When I think about changing the way I live in order to help save the planet, I wonder, "What more can I do? I already live in the dark, shivering, tripping over piles of recyclables. But after a little research, I realize that there are so many simple things I can do.
Eating to Save the World
How often do we consider where our food comes from? Do we know what process it went through from initial conception to arriving on our plates? Might there be risks to our health, our community, and our environment if we don't ask these questions?
How often do we consider where our food comes from? Do we know what process it went through from initial conception to arriving on our plates? Might there be risks to our health, our community, and our environment if we don't ask these questions?
Addressing the World's Hottest Issue
The setting for a global gathering on climate change last December, on the South Pacific island of Bali, was idyllic. But what transpired during the discussions was less so.
The setting for a global gathering on climate change last December, on the South Pacific island of Bali, was idyllic. But what transpired during the discussions was less so.
Climate Change
We have all heard about climate change-but should we be worried about it?
We have all heard about climate change-but should we be worried about it?
Is Your Food Well-Travelled?
Take a look at that luscious, juicy mango on your plate. Your mouth is no doubt watering as you anticipate digging into its sweet ripeness.
Take a look at that luscious, juicy mango on your plate. Your mouth is no doubt watering as you anticipate digging into its sweet ripeness.
BC'$ Carbon Tax
Sometimes we need to view a problem with our own eyes to appreciate its gravity. For British Columbia's Premier Gordon Campbell, a trip to smog-choked Beijing helped him to understand the impact our actions have on the environment.
Sometimes we need to view a problem with our own eyes to appreciate its gravity. For British Columbia's Premier Gordon Campbell, a trip to smog-choked Beijing helped him to understand the impact our actions have on the environment.
Think Outside the Blue Box
After preparing a tasty meal, you toss one of your used cans into the blue recycling bin. As it arcs through the air, it glints with the light from your energy-efficient fluorescent light bulbs for a moment before it lands with a satisfying clang.
After preparing a tasty meal, you toss one of your used cans into the blue recycling bin. As it arcs through the air, it glints with the light from your energy-efficient fluorescent light bulbs for a moment before it lands with a satisfying clang.
Fuelling a Revolution
With a climate-change crisis and depleting oil reserves, the world is facing a period of great uncertainty and potential upheaval.
With a climate-change crisis and depleting oil reserves, the world is facing a period of great uncertainty and potential upheaval.
The Ethanol Debate
Roger Samson's voice is tense with frustration as he discusses the sudden enthusiasm for ethanol made from switchgrass, an energy solution he championed in 1991, but has long since abandoned as too expensive, wasteful, and difficult to produce.
Roger Samson's voice is tense with frustration as he discusses the sudden enthusiasm for ethanol made from switchgrass, an energy solution he championed in 1991, but has long since abandoned as too expensive, wasteful, and difficult to produce.
Petro Problems in Cowboy Country
When it comes to mega-profits from mega-oil, the province of Alberta was not careful enough about what it wished for. What it has been granted, along with the riches, is a nightmarish mess of pollution that it has not begun to address.
When it comes to mega-profits from mega-oil, the province of Alberta was not careful enough about what it wished for. What it has been granted, along with the riches, is a nightmarish mess of pollution that it has not begun to address.
Dry Cleaning Resolution
Have you made any eco-conscious New Year's resolutions? In 2009 why not resolve to choose a green dry cleaner? While Environment Canada has regulated the phasing out of wasteful, old-generation washing machines and the reduction of toxic dry cleaning emissions, the department has not yet assessed the success of its regulations.
Have you made any eco-conscious New Year's resolutions? In 2009 why not resolve to choose a green dry cleaner? While Environment Canada has regulated the phasing out of wasteful, old-generation washing machines and the reduction of toxic dry cleaning emissions, the department has not yet assessed the success of its regulations.
Resolve to Be Green
Like most Canadians, you've probably started a list-maybe just a mental list-of changes you'd like to make in 2009. Instead of, or in addition to, resolving to lose weight or stop smoking, why not resolve to be green?
Like most Canadians, you've probably started a list-maybe just a mental list-of changes you'd like to make in 2009. Instead of, or in addition to, resolving to lose weight or stop smoking, why not resolve to be green?
Talking Tough on Climate Change
Imagine a theatre full of university students compelled to their feet in a standing ovation following a speech from a septuagenarian. Then picture lineups of eager participants at two microphones-all of them hoping for a chance to speak a few words with this powerful orator and mentor.
Imagine a theatre full of university students compelled to their feet in a standing ovation following a speech from a septuagenarian. Then picture lineups of eager participants at two microphones-all of them hoping for a chance to speak a few words with this powerful orator and mentor.
Get in the Habit
Rees, a community planner at the University of British Columbia, had found the perfect metaphor for a concept he had been working on called “the regional capsule.” After his small epiphany, he immediately renamed that concept “the ecological footprint.” This now ubiquitous phrase has challenged the way we think about our relationship to the environment.
Rees, a community planner at the University of British Columbia, had found the perfect metaphor for a concept he had been working on called “the regional capsule.” After his small epiphany, he immediately renamed that concept “the ecological footprint.” This now ubiquitous phrase has challenged the way we think about our relationship to the environment.
Buzz Off
It’s the peak of camping season, and outdoor adventurers know that along with the pleasures of picnicking beside pristine lakes and sleeping under starry skies come swarms of blood-sucking insects.
It’s the peak of camping season, and outdoor adventurers know that along with the pleasures of picnicking beside pristine lakes and sleeping under starry skies come swarms of blood-sucking insects.
Green Motoring
Perhaps you’re not currently interested in a new car. If that’s the case, some simple tips and advice will help keep your older model from using excessive fuel and emitting excessive pollution.
Perhaps you’re not currently interested in a new car. If that’s the case, some simple tips and advice will help keep your older model from using excessive fuel and emitting excessive pollution.
Coffee, tea, or...Disinsection?
Disinsection is the term used to describe the spraying of aircraft with insecticide. The World Health Organization deems the amount and type of chemicals used for disinsection to be safe. Not everyone agrees.
Disinsection is the term used to describe the spraying of aircraft with insecticide. The World Health Organization deems the amount and type of chemicals used for disinsection to be safe. Not everyone agrees.
