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6 amazing energy-savvy tips
Now that the cold weather is here, you may be wondering how to balance staying warm with keeping your environmental footprint low. While keeping the heat on is a given for our Ontario winters, there are a few things you can do to save on school energy use and your hydro bill at home! From […]
Green 2016: 4 Essential Eco-Resources
Welcome to 2016! We hope you had safe and sustainable holidays and have come back recharged for a New Year full of green initiatives. Here’s what’s up and coming. Certification Deadline: January 29th The Initial EcoReview deadline is nearing! One of the key elements of your Ontario EcoSchools program, the initial EcoReviews allow you to establish […]
Keepin’ it green over the holidays
With school out for the holidays, you might be looking for ways to stay entertained, whether it’s getting creative with handmade gifts, or enjoying the great outdoors with winter activities. Here are a few ideas on how to enjoy a healthy, happy, and green holiday break. Get crafty Time off school is a great opportunity […]
Celebrate the Solstice
Are the early evenings getting you down? Celebrate the Winter Solstice this Tuesday, December 22 – the days are only getting longer from here! Take the time to learn about the day, and even though school is out, teachers and parents can hold a candle-light celebration that pays heed to energy conservation. Learning Ideas Wondering […]
Guest Post: Climate change in the classroom
Students can feel overwhelmed by the magnitude of the problem and are often confused about what they can do about it. My goal is to have students realize that they can easily take action in their own homes, school and communities once they are empowered with the knowledge they have learned in class.
Celebrate World Soil Day!
It nourishes our plants, stores water, and supports all wildlife…but we don’t often think about it because it’s underneath our feet.
The Not-So-Official COP21: Other Gatherings to Watch
Getting citizens together in their communities to discuss and live out positive actions to mitigate climate change is important. Did you know that myriad alternative gatherings will be taking place alongside the official COP21?
COP21: A bit of background
The anticipated outcome of COP21 in Paris will be to reach a new, legally-binding international agreement on climate change, applicable to all 154 participating countries, to keep global warming below 2°C.
COP21: An important step in global climate change negotiations
While individual actions can add up to make a difference, we also need to look to policy-makers to set targets and develop long-term strategies that make our governments accountable.