by Living Green, Living Well | Nov 3, 2011 | Clean Energy & Environment, In the Community |
A consultation paper produced by Agriculture Canada could allow genetically engineered (GE) foods that have not been tested or authorized in Canada into our food system. How much untested GE food do you want on your plate?
by Sustainable Transportation | Oct 25, 2011 | Clean Energy & Environment, Healthy Travel |
A recent article in the Globe and Mail would seem to support the fact that people in North America are ending our love affair with the car. We at Green Action Centre found this particularly interesting not only because we believe strongly in reducing car use, but also...
by Sustainable Transportation | Oct 21, 2011 | Clean Energy & Environment, In the Community, Reduce your Waste |
City councillors no doubt reflected the wishes of most Winnipeggers when they voted to approve a new plan to compost and recycle more household waste. Congratulations to Council for a constructive move that makes our city a little greener!
by Living Green, Living Well | Oct 17, 2011 | Clean Energy & Environment, Climate Change, In the Community |
On October 15, the Occupy Wall Street movement against inequality and corporate power came to Winnipeg. Green Action Centre communications intern, David Jacks, asks what the movement means for Manitoba and the environment.
by Living Green, Living Well | Oct 14, 2011 | Clean Energy & Environment, Climate Change, In the Community |
Federal environment minister Peter Kent announced yesterday that the federal government is unilaterally ending its partnership agreement with the Canadian Environmental Network. Ramifications will be felt across the country, as environmental organizations in provinces like Manitoba will lose their voice at the national table.
by Living Green, Living Well | Oct 13, 2011 | Clean Energy & Environment, Conservation |
It is an urgent task of our city government to increase recycling, composting and other waste reduction activities. Next week Winnipeg City Council has an opportunity to vote for a major step forward.
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