A\J – Alternatives Journal – Canada's Environmental Voice

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Canadian spoken word artists sound off about climate change and the country's environmental (in)action.

Sustainable Living

From dumpster diving to bike trailer design, we present some of A\J's favourite DIY guides and treatises. (Web exclusive)

People & Profiles

$Mariner 9 by Kelly Richardson on A\J AlternativesJournal.ca$

Form With Function

7 Canadian artists muse on the meaning of environmental art and why we need it.

Policy & Politics

Over 100 people were arrested at an anti-tar sands action in Ottawa Sept 26

Rethinking Resistance

Leading environmentalists share their thoughts on civil disobedience. (Web extra)

Energy & Resources

$Asian Carp A\J AlternativesJournal.ca$

Keeping Carp out of the Great Lakes

Grass carp found in Grand River confirmed sterile.

Science & Solutions

$Bitumen Cliff: Standing on the edge of the oil sands A\J AlternativesJournal.ca$

Is Bitumen Good for Canada?

A new CCPA report examines the economic, environmental and societal impacts. (Web exclusive)

$Prosperity mine Tŝilhqot’in First Nation drummers A\J AlternativesJournal.ca$

No Means No

Nov 2012 | IN Education 38.6 | BY Catherine Nolin

After saving their land once from the Prosperity mine, the Tsilhqot’in First Nation in central BC are still fighting for their way of life against a second open-pit proposal.

Ontario Forests Will Be Net Carbon Source Until 2040

Jan 24 2013 | IN Forestry | BY Andrew Reeves

The "State of Ontario's Forests" report stresses the need to understand the impacts of climate change on Crown forests – and their role in mitigating it.

$The former Madden farm, old broken-down barn. A\J AlternativesJournal.ca$

Web Exclusive: The Plunder of Brant County's Foodland

Mar 2013 | IN Greenbelts 39.2 | BY Ella Haley

Just outside of the Ontario Greenbelt, thousands of hectares of prime farmland have been bought up in land banking schemes.

$Enbridge line 9 pipeline marker A\J AlternativesJournal.ca$

National Energy Board Commenting Rules Undemocratic

Apr 25 2013 | IN Pipelines | BY Andrew Reeves

The Line 9 pipeline comment application is directed at experts, not those in surrounding communities.

$Artistic photo of grass growing out of the dirt. A\J AlternativesJournal.ca$

Buckle Up, Montreal

Mar 2013 | IN Greenbelts 39.2 | BY Ray Tomalty

The plan to create a greenbelt around Montreal is backed by a sharp brain trust, ecological incentive and $90-million.

$Drilling, hydraulic facturing in the North Dakota badlands. A\J Alternatives$

The Green Athlete: Running Wild

Apr 29 2013 | IN Wildlife Protection | BY Jessica Kuepfer

Scientists and ultra marathoners join forces to document what’s at stake with the spread of fracking in the North Dakota badlands.

Is Solar Unsustainable?

Feb 26 2013 | IN Renewables | BY Stu Campana

We can remain hopeful about the future of solar Ã¢â‚¬â€œ provided we deal with its worrisome side effects.

$the face of a pig on its way to the slaughterhouse A\J AlternativesJournal.ca$

Mercy Me

Jan 2013 | IN Lifecycles 39.1 | BY Jo-Anne McArthur

Photojournalist Jo-Anne McArthur bears witness to the journey from pig to pork in her documentary photography project, We Animals.

$ELA boat on lake, foggy A\J AlternativesJournal.ca$

Schindler's Pissed

Sep 2012 | IN In Defence of Science 38.5 | BY Stephen Bocking

Freshwater science pioneer David Schindler fires back about tar sands development, closing the Experimental Lakes Area, and why researchers should speak out.

$The former Madden farm, old broken-down barn. A\J AlternativesJournal.ca$

Web Exclusive: The Plunder of Brant County's Foodland

Mar 2013 | IN Greenbelts 39.2 | BY Ella Haley

Just outside of the Ontario Greenbelt, thousands of hectares of prime farmland have been bought up in land banking schemes.

$Prosperity mine Tŝilhqot’in First Nation drummers A\J AlternativesJournal.ca$

No Means No

Nov 2012 | IN Education 38.6 | BY Catherine Nolin

After saving their land once from the Prosperity mine, the Tsilhqot’in First Nation in central BC are still fighting for their way of life against a second open-pit proposal.