Notes from the Panther Lounge archives
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A young leader's thoughts on Rio+20: crucial but pointless
June 29, 2012Rio +20 was supposed to be a meeting about reducing poverty, and securing environmental protection. This was supposed to be the time when people with power and authority thought of ways to make a cleaner, greener, and thriving planet for everyone. More »
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One woman's 100th Canada Day wish: Kids turned on to nature.
June 28, 2012I knew David Suzuki before he knew he was an environmentalist More »
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Help spread the word: Nature really is the best medicine
June 27, 2012The average Canadian spends more than 90 per cent of their time indoors, and more than six hours a day in front of screens. We have become increasingly urban... More »
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How clean is liquefied natural gas?
June 26, 2012Because conventional natural gas emits fewer greenhouse gases than other fossil fuels, some see it as a bridging fuel, but the establishment of LNG plants for export on the B.C. coast will significantly increase emissions. More »
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Big summer plans for Canada's first urban National Park
June 25, 2012With the Rouge as backdrop, the Minister offered details about this summer's public consultation process and announced that a new superintendent had been selected for Canada's first urban National Park — fittingly from Banff, Canada's first and oldest National Park. More »
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Want less stress? Take a hike
June 22, 2012Feeling stressed today? You are not alone. North America is facing an epic epidemic of stress. The use of medications for anxiety, depression, and ADHD are at an all time... More »
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At Rio+20, there's a lot of talk but little action
June 21, 2012Representatives from more than 150 nations gathered in Rio de Janeiro this week for Rio+20, also known as United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development. More »
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Waiting for a miracle at the Rio+20 summit
June 19, 2012Twenty years ago, the world flocked to Rio with high hopes to find common ground to protect the planet, and to deal with the social injustices of poverty and colonialism. More »
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Happy Father's Day
June 15, 2012Send your Dad or father figure an e-card from the David Suzuki Foundation to show you care about him and the planet. So much better than a tie or golf balls. More »
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More green means less mean
June 15, 2012Modern technology allows us to be more connected than ever. So why is our species becoming less empathetic? Our modern world is one of information overload. Constant distractions lower our... More »
