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Celebrating company champions: Sears' Katie Harper

December 16, 2010

In this series, people who are leading sustainability efforts within their organizations speak, in their own words, about the work they do. They let us in on the challenges and the milestones, and share... Read More

In this series, people who are leading sustainability efforts within their organizations speak, in their own words, about the...
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“Marty, you’re not thinking fourth-dimensionally!”: Building a greener future

December 15, 2010

(Quote: Emmet “Doc” Brown, 1985.) Truer words have rarely been spoken, even if they weren’t meant to apply to much beyond the effects time travel in a modified DeLorean. That the sentiment applies... Read More

(Quote: Emmet “Doc” Brown, 1985.) Truer words have rarely been spoken, even if they weren’t meant to apply to...
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Green transportation: For better or for worse

December 13, 2010

It was one of those days. It started out alright: a leisurely bike ride to work on a sunny, crisp autumn morning. But halfway there, I found myself covered in bike grease, yanking ineffectually... Read More

It was one of those days. It started out alright: a leisurely bike ride to work on a sunny,...
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Inspiration Lakeview: Community ideas on creating a green and blue space

December 10, 2010

Mississauga. It's my home, and among other things, it is the sixth largest city in Canada, houses the Toronto Pearson Airport and it shares a mayor who is three months shy of her 90th... Read More

Mississauga. It's my home, and among other things, it is the sixth largest city in Canada, houses the Toronto...
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Polar bear tracker update: The bears are on the move!

December 8, 2010

Sea-ice has formed around the fringes of western Hudson Bay, and most of the satellite radio-collared females are now a few kilometres offshore, over some slightly deeper water and potentially accessing some much-needed seal... Read More

Sea-ice has formed around the fringes of western Hudson Bay, and most of the satellite radio-collared females are now...
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Arctic sees second lowest November sea ice extent on record, favouring another cold season of extremes in mid-latitudes

December 8, 2010

The National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) reported on December 6 that November Arctic sea ice extent was the second lowest on record. Ocean waters normally ice-covered in parts of the Arctic are... Read More

The National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) reported on December 6 that November Arctic sea ice extent was...
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Is your inner animal a caribou?

December 7, 2010

Out of 19,000 responses to our Facebook quiz, almost a quarter discovered they were caribou on the inside. Read More

Out of 19,000 responses to our Facebook quiz, almost a quarter discovered they were caribou on the inside.
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The Panda and the Big Kiss

December 3, 2010

Yesterday, Virgin Mobile unveiled the largest mistletoe decoration ever created at Yonge and Dundas Square in Toronto. Our Panda was there for a smooch or two. Read More

Yesterday, Virgin Mobile unveiled the largest mistletoe decoration ever created at Yonge and Dundas Square in Toronto. Our Panda...
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Sears Fridge Retirement: All good things must come to an end… but here is a silver (and green) lining!

December 2, 2010

On Friday, November 26, I was invited to join Sears Canada’s Toronto head office in bidding farewell to 11 staff refrigerators, an initiative led by their green team and the company’s participation in WWF-Canada’s... Read More

On Friday, November 26, I was invited to join Sears Canada’s Toronto head office in bidding farewell to 11...
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Video: The Daily Planet – Polar bears waiting for sea ice to freeze

December 2, 2010

CTV Daily Planet host Jay Ingrim speaks with WWF Global Arctic Programme Polar Bear Biologist Geoff York from the shores of Hudson Bay Canada. Geoff was at Cape Churchill with our partners Polar Bears... Read More

CTV Daily Planet host Jay Ingrim speaks with WWF Global Arctic Programme Polar Bear Biologist Geoff York from the...
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Cultivating growth in Canada's ocean economy: Smart planning would lead to jobs and safeguards for the environment

December 1, 2010

It’s a fairly unconventional headline for an environmental group like WWF to write. Promoting growth is usually left up to industry or government. In this case WWF has gotten onto this particular bandwagon because... Read More

It’s a fairly unconventional headline for an environmental group like WWF to write. Promoting growth is usually left up...
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Video: The Umky Patrol

November 30, 2010

This video tells the story of climate change, of WWF's work with Indigenous peoples, and of conservation. Read More

This video tells the story of climate change, of WWF's work with Indigenous peoples, and of conservation.
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