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Baby birds on a branch. Alternatives Journal – A\J
How to live in harmony with nature and give wildlife a helping hand – the right way.
spider web natural insect control A\J AlternativesJournal.ca
Natural repellents to beat mosquitoes, spiders, ants and wasps
Asian Carp A\J AlternativesJournal.ca
Grass carp found in Grand River confirmed sterile.
Woman checking for toxic ingredients in beauty products. Alternatives Journal.
We wrap up our series on toxins in every day products with this scary carcinogen and allergen.
gas station A\J AlternativesJournal.ca
"Mountains" and "Oceans" suggest a future of oil, gas and coal, with renewables in the distance.
Knowing the Land is Resistance, Towards an Anarchist Ecology on A\J.
The Hamilton-based collective Knowing the Land is Resistance introduces an anarchist ecology based on relationships, re-enchanting and “unexpertness.”
compost A\J AlternativesJournal.ca
The Green Student explores campus composting programs at Wilfrid Laurier University, University of Waterloo and University of Guelph.
pharmaceuticals in water A\J AlternativesJournal.ca
A call to Canadians to return unused and unwanted pharmaceuticals.
Trans-Alaska oil pipeline with mountains in the background. Alternatives Journal
BC resident James MacGregor is asking all Canadians to take a stand against the Northern Gateway pipeline.
Justin Trudeau A\J AlternativesJournal.ca
Will the new Liberal leader be good news for Canadian environmental regulation?
Roberta Bondar addressing students at the EcoMentors Earth Month Youth Forum.
Contagious energy: A\J shares highlights from the Earth Month Youth Forum.
An abandoned playground in Detroit. A\J – Alternatives Journal
A\J founder Robert Paehlke wanders down Detroit’s long and bumpy road to sustainability.
litterless lunch A\J AlternativesJournal.ca
A\J wrapped up the Earth Month Challenge with waste-free, local eating. Read to the end to enter our giveaway for a Green's Your Colour insulated bottle!
electric car A\J AlternativesJournal.ca
Electric cars are only a good sustainable solution if complementary technologies are developed.
Drilling, hydraulic facturing in the North Dakota badlands. A\J Alternatives
Scientists and ultra marathoners join forces to document what’s at stake with the spread of fracking in the North Dakota badlands.
Woman checking the ingredients in beauty products. Alternatives Journal.
Cocoon Apothecary's Jessica Burman continues her series on toxins in everyday products: anti-bacterial agent triclosan is toxic, pervasive and persistent. Find out how to avoid it.
Enbridge line 9 pipeline marker A\J AlternativesJournal.ca
The Line 9 pipeline comment application is directed at experts, not those in surrounding communities.
Monarch butterfly migration. A\J Alternatives Journal
Between Canada and Mexico, our flagship butterfly is facing serious threats to its migration journey and habitat. Here's what people are doing to help.
tree touch A\J AlternativesJournal.ca
Study suggests urban tree loss leads to increased mortality.
From the Victories Celebration to raw olive oil, here are A\J's favourite moments and discoveries at the 2013 Green Living Show.

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