Recent Posts

Ontario Government Silent on the Great Lakes Protection Act
Andrew Reeves | Oct 30, 2012 | in Current Events
A disappointing level of engagement around Ontario's Great Lakes Protection Act.
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We Blew It
Eric Rumble | Oct 29, 2012 | in Backstage at A\J
A\J's editor on the backlash to Andrew Nikiforuk's recent column about wind energy's limitations.
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Power Shift: A call for transformative change
Laura McDonald | Oct 27, 2012 | in Backstage at A\J
Lessons from Day Two of the youth climate justice conference Power Shift 2012
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Power Shift: Climate justice is about more than the environment
Laura McDonald | Oct 26, 2012 | in Backstage at A\J
The youth climate justice conference Power Shift 2012 kicks off with energizing speakers at the Museum of Civilization in Gatineau, QC.
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Plastic-Free Home: Make your own toothpaste
Emily Slofstra | Oct 24, 2012 | in Sustainable A\J
A\J web editor Emily shares how to make your own toothpaste!
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Alternatives to Ottawa
A\J Staff | Oct 19, 2012 | in Backstage at A\J
The A\J team travelled to Ottawa to deliver our "In Defence of Science" issue to Members of Parliament - and heard from politicians and scientists alike about the need for all of us to make some noise and demand evidence-backed policies.
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Tree Plant: More than just planting trees
Melody Fraser | Oct 19, 2012 | in The Green Student
Simply put, tree planting is hard work, but I would go back in an instant.
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Attitudes vs. Action: Where do we stand?
Nicole Dufraine | Oct 19, 2012 | in The Green Student
Millennials' awareness of environmental issues doesn't translate into action.
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Northern Ontario angry over cuts to local provincial parks
Andrew Reeves | Oct 19, 2012 | in Current Events
10 provincial parks suffer from budget cuts at the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources.
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Go Backstage at A\J
A\J Staff | Oct 17, 2012 | in Backstage at A\J
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The Sustainable A\J Blog
A\J Staff | Oct 16, 2012 | in Sustainable A\J
This blog will feature posts by Alternatives Journal staffers focusing on sustainable lifestyle choices and profiles of A\J readers.
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The Food and Culture Blog
A\J Staff | Oct 16, 2012 | in Food and Culture
Currently, the Food & Culture blog features articles by Jo Anne Tacorda focused on food justice. If you're interested in adding your voice to this blog, please send a short proposal and writing sample to blogs @ alternativesjournal.ca
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Current Events Blog Intro
A\J Staff | Oct 16, 2012 | in Current Events
This blog will feature content focusing on a wide array of environmental current events in Canada. From politics and public policy to energy, natural resources, and environmental science, Andrew Reeves and Dan Beare will foster awareness of important environmental events across the country.
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