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Climate Control 26.2

Climate Control 26.2

Editorial: Just Another Reason – Robert Gibson Proof or Consequences – Lydia DottoSkeptics say we should wait for proof before taking action on climate change. If they turn out to be right, we’ll have saved a lot of bother. But if they’re wrong…Inset: Industry Fossils Deny Problem

The End of Sprawl 26.3

The End of Sprawl 26.3

Editorial: Beyond Sprawl – Nina-Marie Lister The Best So Far – Don AlexanderVancouver’s remarkable approach to the Southeast False Creek redevelopment is a big step towards sustainable redevelopment planning for urban sites. Gardens Overhead – Jessica KwikRooftop culture sprouts in North American cities.Inset: The Up Side of Green Roofs and […]

The Faces of New Eco-Activism 26.4

The Faces of New Eco-Activism 26.4

Editorial: A Line Across the Board – Robert Gibson Diversity Over Solidarity – Robert GibsonWhat we have learned and where we have come in 30 years of eco-activism. Corporate Vulnerability Alternatives Journal interviews Naomi Klein.

Alternatives Journal 25.1

Reaping What We Sow 25.1

Editorial: The Planet is What We Eat – Ray Tomalty Saving Seeds – Bob WildfongFarmers and gardeners are the best hope for protecting what remains of food plant diversity.Inset: Genetic Capital Is Being Eroded in Genebanks by Brenda InouyeInset: Old MacDonald Had a Farm by Jy ChiperzakInset: Heritage Seed Contacts […]

Alternatives Journal 25.2

Restoration and Community 25.2

Editorial: Restoring What Was, Attacking What Is – Bob Gibson Beyond Repair – Donna HavingaEcological restoration is as much about transforming values and practices as about repairing damaged ecosystems.Inset: The Transformation of Sudbury by Nigel RichardsonInset: Restoration as Healing by Solomon Boyé

Alternatives Journal 25.3

Environment and Health 25.3

Editorial: Treating the Causes – Stephen Bocking Money Matters – TED SCHRECKERIncomes tell a story about environmental dangers and human health.Inset: Plump Eyelashes or Proper Education by ELENA JOHNSONInset: Poor Environment, Poor Health by ELENA JOHNSON

Grand Manan/ Blue Box/ National Parks 25.4

Grand Manan/ Blue Box/ National Parks 25.4

Editorial: When the Going Gets Tough – Ray Tomalty Bitter Harvest – Joan MarshallFor the people of Grand Manan, government-approved exploitation of rockweed is yet another outside threat to local ecosystems and economic sustainability

Alternatives Journal 24.1

Car vs. Transit 24.1

Editorial: No More Horsing Around – Ray Tomalty The US and Us – Tamim Raad and Jeff Kenworthy Canadian cities are going the way of their US counterparts into car-dependent sprawl.Inset: Dimensions of DifferenceInset: Going My Way? by Michael TorreiterInset: The Best Text by John HartmanInset: Take a White Bike […]

Alternatives Journal 24.2

Voluntary Initiatives 24.2

Editorial: Upside Down Logic – Robert Gibson The Day the NGOs Walked Out – Debora L. VannijnattenThe ARET project shows how voluntary pollution prevention may fail unless government ensures effective public involvement.Inset: Accuracy is Optional in ReportingInset: Voluntary Successes by Gary Gallon