Ideas Worth Stealing 34.5-6

26 October, 2008
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Number 5
Education for the Planet (Special pullout!)
This year's environmental education directory is bigger and better than ever -- 50 universities, 150 programs and lots more inspiring student-driven initiatives and ideas worth stealing. Check out what universities fit your educational goals; check out what creative student initiatives are worth stealing for your own school. A wise one knows what to steal.

Number 6
Lessons Worth Learning
The European Union is the world leader in carbon trading mechanisms -- and offers plenty for Canada and the US to adapt as they develop their own schemes. Cuba in two short years has bolted past every country in the planet. And we stole the Neptis Foundation's amazing Metropolitan poster to show in our pages what else Europe has to teach North America.

Listen to the Ideas Worth Stealing podcasts on the Alternatives Podcast page.

Editorial: Steal This Idea (34.6) - Article in Full
Nicola Ross
Letter From Pangnirtung (34.6) - Abstract Only
Nedd Kenney
Permafrost Collapse
Greener on the Other Side (34.6) - Abstract Only
James Meadowcroft
Seven environmental lessons from the European Union.
No Carbon Copy (34.6) - Article in Full
Michael R. King
While Canada and the US dithered, the European Union built a carbon-emissions trading mechanism.
Slip Sliding Away (34.6) - Article in Full
Andrew Nikiforuk
Compared with Norway’s bulging bank account, Alberta’s Heritage Fund falls well short of its potential.
Shaping Our Urban Future (34.6) - Abstract Only
We can’t do much about historic evolution, but we can change our policies to drive urban areas into a less car-dependent state.
A Fine Act to Follow (34.6) - Abstract Only
Jennifer Taylor, Julia Balabanowicz, Valerie Kitchell
When it comes to renewable energy, Germany is the undisputed leader.
Battling Gridlock (34.6) - Abstract Only
E.A. Crawford, Rebecca Carnevale
Congestion fees are working in Europe and Asia, but it's questionable if they will succeed in car-crazy North America.
Viva La Revolución Energética (34.6) - Abstract Only
Laurie Guevara-Stone
In two short years, energy-smart Cuba has bolted past every country on the planet.
Green Do Gooder (34.6) - Article in Full
Nicola Ross
Part lawyer, part activist and part kid who refuses to grow up, David Donnelly is Earth Day Canada’s 2008 Hometown Hero.
Getting Beyond the Bomb (34.6) - Abstract Only
Stephen Bocking
The Population Bomb by Paul Ehrlich
Brain Mulch: In Search of Connections (34.6) - Abstract Only
David Byrne
The AJ Environmental Education Directory 2008-09 (34.5) - Article in Full
Spotlight on PhD Programs (34.5) - Abstract Only
8 universities that offer environmental education's highest honour.
Students Say... - Abstract Only
...education involves more than a degree.
Worldly Education (34.5) - Abstract Only
Fraser Los
The Decade of Education for Sustainable Development is gathering steam.

We acknowledge the financial support of Environmental Careers Organization (ECO) Canada; Ontario Media Development Corporation; Ontario Work Study Plan; Suncor Energy; TD Friends of the Environment Foundation; and the government of Canada through the Publications Assistance Program and Canada Magazine Fund toward our mailing and editorial costs. The support of the Faculty of Environment at the University of Waterloo and the Waterloo Environmental Studies Endowment Foundation is appreciated.

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