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Tap Room is built on large recycled aluminum kegs and has stools made from reclaimed oak barrel staves and tractor seats.

How to drink even more responsibly: green-brewing stars make beer with planet in mind.

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Bernie Trahan, director of Fleet Services for the City of Calgary, stands beside a hybrid vehicle in the Manchester yards Wednesday. The city is launching a pilot project to use electric cars in the future.

City of Calgary to evaluate use of electric cars

City giving serious thought to launching a pilot project that will experiment with full electric vehicles...

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City, Imperial Oil plan giant underground wall to protect Bow River from Lynnview Ridge leaks

The city and Imperial Oil are embarking on a $3-million plan to build a water treatment system and 1...

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This Friday in Banff a public meeting on a plan for reintroducing bison to the park will include discussions about public safety, tourism opportunities, and how it would help restore the landscape.

Bison return to Banff National Park could spur future hunt

A plan to reintroduce plains bison to Banff could also spur a hunt just outside of the national park...

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Fertilizing helps rebuild fish stocks in B.C. river

Young steelhead and salmon showed a dramatic growth in streams seeded with sacks of slow-release fertilizer...

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Feeling the heat

Polar bear mothers will have a harder time carrying cubs to term as Arctic sea ice dwindles, a new study...

Climate change skeptics play 'reckless roulette': Charles

Prince Charles hit out at climate change doubters for playing a "reckless game of roulette" with Earth...

Anti-fluoride activists thrilled with Calgary vote; experts warn of health impact

Council rejects push for a plebiscite after 10-3 vote

Hot Topic: Fluoridation

Alberta Parks bill still on hold

Controversial Alberta parks legislation which was put on hold last November has been quietly postponed...

Alberta oilsands pollution panel met with criticism

Too much industry, not enough science, say critics

Oilsands debate pushes Alberta documentary's deadline

Tipping Point: The End of Oil, a two-hour special that airs on Thursday's The Nature of Things on CBC...

Oilsands emissions in Alberta continue to rise

Oilsands operators are making strides in reducing per-barrel emissions of greenhouse gas blamed for ...

Filthy jeans may smell bad, but pose no risk

Bacteria low in pants worn 15 months

Yedlin: It takes more than money to make dent in automobile emissions

Altering a driver's fuel-conservation behaviour is as important as eco-friendly automobile technology...

Deborah Yedlin columns

Canada's federal government to ban toxic chemical additive to plastic children's products

The federal government is making good on a promise to ban a toxic chemical additive in soft plastic ...

Demand grows for purely organic, chemical-free products

Bragg Creek split over plans for waste water treatment plant

Some residents concerned over environmental impact of plant

2010 hottest year in Canada on record

Environment Canada has quietly released its climate report for 2010, confirming that it was the hottest...

Toxic beauty

A new book says it's time to take control of your cosmetics

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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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Some of the Wood bison calves scheduled to go to Russia at the handling corrals during a Wood Bison transfer conference at Elk Island Park.

Elk Island wood bison expected to thrive in new Siberian home

Project to replace Russia's extinct indigenous bison

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Border-hopping sage grouse getting U.S. funding for habitat preservation

Canada's endangered population of sage grouse to get life-saving infusion for habitat preservation from...

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Wildlife now dogged by man's best friend?

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Slow down, stat!

We are working longer and harder in a fast-paced economy: better to slow down and enjoy life

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Fluorescent bulbs may pose risks

Autoimmune disease sufferers sensitive to light

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Food

New food labels expose allergens

Beer makers get reprieve from new allergen-label regulations.

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Fertilizing helps rebuild fish stocks in B.C. river

Young steelhead and salmon showed a dramatic growth in streams seeded with sacks of slow-release fertilizer...

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City of Calgary to evaluate use of electric cars

City giving serious thought to launching a pilot project that will experiment with full electric vehicles...

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Ford EcoBoost the little engine that could

Torture testing has proved Ford's EcoBoost V-6 engine combines power with fuel economy

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Reno Guide Goes Eco

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

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Christmas tree pickups set

Calgarians can set out their Christmas trees for recycling.

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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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