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Green Housing Help from Federal Government

In an announcement today, the Government of Canada provided funding for a green building project in Edmonton, Alberta. Station Pointe is one of six winning projects under the EQuilibrium™ Communities Initiative. The area, near Fort Road, is part of a larger redevelopment of an industrial zone into residential.… Continue reading

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World Water Day, or, How a Drip Changes The World

Water is a big deal. Life does not exist with out it, as well; it is also a multi billion dollar industry. This challenges us to truly look at water, and make a decision on where we want our world to be in 10 years. Water management is finally on many governments agendas, and many more people are taking action to ensure clean safe water for the world.

First a little background. Treehugger.com has a great chart showing what percent of the world’s water is accessible and usable for humans, as well as how it relates to other water stats. It is amazing how little water keeps humans going.… Continue reading

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Transforming Edmonton

I have stumbled onto a great new site, one that has me proud to be living in Edmonton.

Have you ever wanted to know what action you city was doing for the environment? Or what struggles face those who are trying to improve the city from within? Transforming Edmonton provides an insight into the goals and successes of change from within the City of Edmonton

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Which Communities Recycling Program Is Better – The Best Dilema

Which is better, resident seperated recycling and composting, or a community that does the work for the residents? Let us know what you think. Continue reading

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