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Children's birthday loot goes to charity

Taylor Pujos-Michel looks at her beads during her birthday party, spelling Calgary Humane Society. The Forward Sharing birthday party celebrates giving instead of presents, as donations were given to the humane society in Calgary.

Okotoks-based online company Forward Sharing inspired by children choosing to give up chance at birthday presents in favour of donations to charitable causes

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Suncor has pleaded guilty and been fined $200,000 for allowing run-off from road construction to flow into the Steepbank River.

Suncor fined $200,000 for river pollution

Suncor Energy has pleaded guilty to depositing a toxic substance into waters frequented by fish. Charges...

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U of C to research river toxins

The University of Calgary has created a new institute to provide answers to questions about the environmental...

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Federal report sees 'significant' weaknesses in oilsands pollution monitoring

There are "significant" weaknesses in monitoring pollution from Alberta's oilsands sector that must ...

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According to two soon-to-be-published research papers, Canada geese have dramatically altered the habitat of Vancouver Island's Little Qualicum River estuary over the past 20 years.

Biologists call for major cull of Canada geese

Birds causing significant damage to B.C. river estuary

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Real Estate

Calgary's Eighth Avenue Place recognized for environmental design

One of Calgary¿s newest highrise office towers has received recognition for its environmental design...

The Living Wall

Yes, the wall is blooming. There are splotches of white and pink coming out of two giant green walls...

First Nations dispute findings of oilsands environmental study

Canada's oil industry and Alberta's environment minister say a massive scientific report taking stock...

Ethical approach urged to renewable fuels

Researchers point to effect on food crops

Alberta oilsands rivals unite to tackle tailings pond environmental issue

Seven oilsands mining companies have decided to share tailings research without regard to patents or...

Alderman seeks to extend Calgary's recycling effort to organics

Report sought on multi-family units' inclusion

Meet the extreme skier environmentalist

A Q & A with Alison Gannett, a freeskier who's speaking out about climate change.

Alison Gannett

World running out of new places to fish: study

The world's fishing industry is fast running out of new ocean fishing grounds to exploit as it depletes...

Modest steps on climate urged during work on a deal

Global warming treaty probably still years away

5,000-hectare ranch donated to U of A

The University of Alberta said Tuesday it is the recipient of the largest gift of land to any Canadian...

Ban on oil tanker traffic off B.C.'s coast gets opposition push

The opposition has stepped up its pressure on the Harper government to ban oil-tanker traffic off the...

Charest urges feds to show more leadership on climate

Quebec Premier Jean Charest urged the federal government to show more leadership at the UN climate summit...

Calgary advocates for 'climate justice' frustrated by lack of progress

People's Assemblies on Climate Justice dialogue taking place in Calgary.

Food

Video: The 100-mile diet

It's a healthier way to choose your food, but is it healthy for the environment?

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News

Conservationists threaten to sue U.S. over wolf range

A wildlife conservation group says it would sue to restore wolves across the United States

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The U.S. is accusing China of illegally subsidizing the production of wind power equipment, saying that Chinese wind power manufacturers may have received several hundred million dollars in grants in 2008.

U.S. accuses China of giving grants to block wind power exports

The United States Wednesday accused China of illegally subsidizing the production of wind power equipment...

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Lifestyle

Children's birthday loot goes to charity

Okotoks-based online company Forward Sharing inspired by children choosing to give up chance at birthday...

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Go the green route this holiday season by upgrading to the much more efficient LED lights.

Decorate with energy-saving lights

Shop for more efficient and durable lights

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Food

No muss, no fuss, no meat in tofu dish

Inspired by Chinese cuisine, this quick meatless dish comes from an appealing cookbook by Martha Rose...

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Locust plague threatens Australia's cereal crops

Locusts have begun swarming in Australia, the fourth-largest wheat exporter, as farmers start harvesting...

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Biofuels

Ethics around using farmland to produce fuel for cars should be considered by energy policy makers, according to University of Calgary researchers.

Ethical approach urged to renewable fuels

Researchers point to effect on food crops

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Melanie Coulson's sons dubbed their loaner 'lime-squeeze' Ford Fiesta 'the alien car.' Good on gas, it was short on space for the family.

Can a small car fit my big life?

Before I start writing about the new Ford Fiesta I was given this weekend to review, I feel I must ...

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New Homes

Reno Guide Goes Eco

A Canadian retailer has launched an online Eco-responsible Renovation Guide.

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New Homes

City & Region

Alderman seeks to extend Calgary's recycling effort to organics

Report sought on multi-family units' inclusion

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Green Guide events listing

Want to let Calgary know about your enviro-friendly event? You have two options: post in our Green Guide Facebook page, or click to leave the details here. Be sure to keep it brief and include place, time and cost as well as contact details for more information.

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