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    Strombo gets on-board
    June 24, 2009
    Canadian talk show host George Stroumboulopoulos has joined the David Suzuki Foundation board of...

    Endangered whale protected the right way
    June 18, 2009
    OTTAWA – One of Canada’s most endangered whale populations may find itself in safer waters after the...

    Environmental groups call on B.C. government to redo renewable energy planning
    June 17, 2009
    Vancouver — The B.C. government missed the opportunity of the Western Renewable Energy Zones (WREZ)...

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    Tar Sands wins Rachel Carson prize
    July 02, 2009
    Andrew Nikiforuk’s best-selling book Tar Sands: Dirty Oil and the...

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    Climate change, energy issues require cooperation
    June 17, 2009
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    Using non-toxic paints, lacquers, and paint strippers can greatly reduce indoor air pollution in your home. Many paints contain volatile organic compounds, which contain harmful chemicals that are released during and sometimes after application. Natural paints, or ones with no VOCs, are considered the safest. Natural paints are made from ingredients such as water, plant oils, clay, and chalk, but this type of paint can be difficult to find. Zero VOC paint is a paint that contains five grams of VOC per litre or less, which is a very low amount. Zero VOC paints can be found in most paint stores, are of very good quality and safe for your health and the environment.
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    Learn about the trials, tribulations and triumphs of gardening pesticide-free. See videos of local planters in action, get advice from other green thumbs, and share your own backyard stories. Get involved in growing a healthy community.

    Making sense of the array of seafood available in the market place can be a daunting task. To help you be a wiser seafood consumer the David Suzuki Foundation has teamed up with other environmental organizations to form a group called Sustainable Seafood Canada.

    Businesses are looking for ways they can reduce their climate impact. A new how-to guide helps businesses measure, reduce, and offset their greenhouse gas emissions. Extra benefits include cost savings, enhanced reputation and competitive advantage, and motivated employees.

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