Despite the stormy political times we are in, there are lots of things to celebrate–including The Town of New Tecumseth’s Earthfest event! This year’s Earthfest kicks off on Wednesday, April 30th at 6:30 p.m. at the Circle Theatre in Alliston with a free screening of the award-winning feature documentary, Plastic People. This will be followed...
“Don’t worry about a thing, ‘cause every little thing gonna be alright” sang Bob Marley in the 70s. But these days, there are lots of things to worry about – whether its about the impact of tariffs on your job, grocery prices, the political state of affairs or climate change. As spring arrives however, there...
We are conducting outreach for our concept for a new urban park in New Tecumseth! We recently joined forces with the University of British Columbia (Okanagan) students’ Capstone program. Students have created a survey campaign for residents of New Tecumseth to gauge interest in and support for the creation of an urban park. Visit this...
Did you know that at least 39 oil and gas companies are involved in funding and developing K-12 education across Canada, including climate education for kids? How can we let the biggest drivers of the climate crisis be part of educating our kids about climate? The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) and...
Our New Year’s resolutions pledge a fresh start. Narrative Research shows that while 46% of Canadians made resolutions in 2023, statistically, most resolutions fail over the year. Since our health and the health of the planet are inextricably linked, it is time to resolve to live more sustainably instead. But what does this mean? By...
Every year, I cringe when the Christmas decorations show up in the stores the day after Thanksgiving. The Christmas shopping season, or at least the planning of it, is upon us. Christmas can be extravagant and expensive. And let’s face it – a lot of gifts are unnecessary. A celebration that is supposed to be...
“Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink” — a line from the poem “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” depicts the irony of a sailor stuck on a ship, surrounded by salt water he cannot drink. Water is essential for life. Can you imagine not being able to drink water, either because there isn’t any...
Natural organic reduction, or human composting, breaks down human remains into usable compost. It is a much greener and energy-efficient way of disposing of human remains.
A former coalfield community, Gateshead, England, is using the water that has filled abandoned tunnels to heat hundreds of homes.
