Tar sands, Pipelines, and Tankers
A public forum on the Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline. February 16, 7 pm. University of Winnipeg, Richardson College for the Environment & Science Complex, 599 Portage Ave.
Imagine if the tar sands were in Manitoba
The Alberta tar sands are one of the largest industrial projects on the planet. If the tar sands were in Manitoba, would we steward this environment wisely and not destroy our natural heritage for short term gain?
Busting myths on affordable and sustainable energy
Understanding of our proposal on energy affordability for low income Manitobans has been limited and marred by several errors of fact. We would like to clarify some of these misconceptions to foster more fruitful discussion on affordable energy policy in Manitoba.
Recycling in Manitoba stalled
A recent Statistics Canada report shows that Manitoba’s waste reduction efforts stalled between 2006 and 2008. Only 15 per cent of the materials we throw out end up being recycled or composted. The rest goes to the landfill.
Electricity: how affordable is cheap?
Manitoba Hydro has asked for permission to change electricity rates. Green Action Centre proposes that this is an opportunity to make ground-breaking policy that builds social, environmental and economic sustainability into electricity pricing.
Thompson bids farewell to plastic bags
The ubiquitous plastic bag: we carry it home by the dozen on trips to the grocery store; it flutters from trees and clogs our gutters, and it is our legacy to generations hundreds of years in the future.
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