Canada's heat wave in June caused by climate change
September 11, 2024
According to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), the extreme heat in Eastern Canada in June and hot temperatures experienced in the west...
How to financially prepare yourself for an extreme weather event
September 4, 2024
From wildfires and floods to hurricanes and tornadoes to prolonged heat waves, the damage from extreme weather to people is high, especially if you...
Will the Olympics survive climate change?
August 28, 2024
According to a report by CNN based on CarbonPlan data, most of the world will be too hot to host the Olympic summer games by 2050. Cities that host...
Wildfires in 2023 released significant amount of CO2 emissions, fueling climate change
August 21, 2024
Fires in natural areas released 8.6 billion tons of CO2 emissions into the air. There was almost a decade’s worth of greenhouse gas emissions from ...
Quebec plans to charge an overconsumption rate for high residential consumers
August 16, 2024
Quebec Hydro indicated its plans to charge an overconsumption rate for its highest residential consumers if Regie De L'Energie approves. Homes that...
The Link Between Sustainability and Minimalism
August 14, 2024
Minimalism is a concept that helps people question what materials and activities add value to their lives. Everyone has a different style of minima...
Climate change is slowing Earth's rotation, making days longer
August 8, 2024
For those who complain about not having enough time in a day, your wish is being granted. Scientists have found that days are getting longer. Earth...
The Anorra: Safe, Reliable & DIY Friendly Wind Turbine
August 1, 2024
The Anorra wind turbines are designed to meet if not exceed the CSA S37 standard for towers and antennas in Canada. This standard is for ensuring...
7 Simple Ways to Save Energy at Home or Cottage
July 30, 2024
With electricity prices rising out of control across several provinces and the increased electricity demand, households are worried about their ene...
Government Aims to Replace Oil Furnaces with Heat Pumps, Increasing Electricity Usage
July 25, 2024
The federal government is planning on restricting the use of oil-fired furnaces in new construction and encouraging homeowners and businesses to sw...
BC Hydro's $3 billion investment in upgrades and expansion over the next decade
July 23, 2024
British Columbia power provider announced plans to expand the electricity grid on Vancouver Island. This plan reflects the increasing demand for el...
Why should you make your cottage rental more sustainable?
July 18, 2024
Some Canadians are united by a precious summer ritual, cottaging. Although many of us don’t understand that this precious ritual comes with a cost to the environment. Making your rental more sustainable is a great way to maximize income and attract more customers. According to Google Trends, searches for sustainable travel have increased by 191% in the past three years.
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