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Robert Gibson's "What's the Big Idea?"

10 August, 2010

Robert Gibson's dry wit and astute observations in his new Alternatives column "What's the Big Idea?" have been rather popular with our readers. Now you can read his first three columns online. Balance (from issue 36.1 New Energy) Simplicity (from issue 36.2 Building Resilience) Markets (from issue 36.4 Out of the Box II) Watch for more of Gibson's columns in upcoming issues of the magazine....

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SEPT 17-19: RCEN 2010 Conference

3 August, 2010

Recharge Your Batteries at the Canadian Environmental Network 2010 Conference! The RCEN's 2010 Conference is happening this September 17-19 in downtown Montreal. Make lasting connections... Share your experiences and join the discussion about biodiversity and ecosystem services. The RCEN's annual conference is one of the prime networking events of the year for environmentalists from across the...

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DUE JULY 26: The People’s Food Revolution - Call for Queries

14 July, 2010

Call for Queries The People's Food Revolution Submissions due July 26, 2010 The food movement, whether in Canada or around the world, has come a long way in a short period of time. People are more aware than ever that food matters for a whole range of physical, economic, social, health, environmental and spiritual needs. Community food security and what’s often called food sovereignty are drawing...

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JULY 8: Sustainability Network Forum: Andrew Heintzman on "The New Entrepreneurs"

18 June, 2010

Sustainability Network Forum: Andrew Heintzman on "The New Entrepreneurs: Building a Green Economy for the Future" Thursday, July 8, 2010 8:00am, Ground Floor, 215 Spadina Ave., Toronto In "The New Entrepreneurs," author and venture capitalist Andrew Heintzman introduces us to a burgeoning class of entrepreneurs who are at the forefront of the green-tech...

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2010 Hometown Heroes winners announced

13 June, 2010

Congratulations to both of Earth Day Canada's 2010 Hometown Heroes! Heather MacFadyen petitioned the Alberta government with epic persistence to live up to its promises to protect large mammals in the Rocky Mountains. Toronto-based non-profit GreenHere is doing something about the link between poverty and the environment. Alternatives will be profiling both winners in our next issue, Innovation...

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Water Hour - June 11 at 8pm

10 June, 2010

Water Hour is a celebration of water – people around the world celebrating, sharing messages and committing to action in big and small ways, in real space and online through www.waterhour.org and social networks. Join the celebration! Go to www.waterhour.org for ideas on how to participate and more. If all the world's water filled a one-gallon pail, only one tablespoon would be available...

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Margaret Atwood Podcast available now

4 June, 2010

She graced the cover of our 2010 Books issue - now you can hear her speak. Nicola Ross sat down to talk literature and environment with Margaret Atwood in late April, and you can listen to it NOW! Visit out Podcast Page for more great interviews.

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JULY 29-31 - EngEx 2010 Conference

1 June, 2010

Alternatives Journal is a proud media sponsor of EngEx 2010. Join up to 10,000 of the most notable leaders in the energy (renewable & nonrenewable), water, infrastructure & transportation industries at the EngEx 2010 Conference & Exhibition, being held July 29-31, 2010 at the San Diego Convention Center. EngEx 2010 will provide access to decision makers and offer executive-...

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GreenBookReviews.ca Book Giveaways - Week 4

26 May, 2010

Enter to win a Books Prize Pack in this week's GreenBookReviews.ca contest: 1. Obsessive Consumption by Kate Bingaman-Burt 2. The Self-Sufficient Life by John Seymour 3. Terracide by Hubert Reeves Visit greenbookreviews.ca/giveaways for more details.

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MAY 27 - Janine Benyus forum in Toronto

19 May, 2010

Janine Benyus: Science Writer, Innovator, Biomimicry Guru Janine Benyus' concept of biomimicry has galvanized scientists, architects, designers and engineers into exploring new ways in which nature's successes can inspire humanity. In the world envisioned by science author Janine Benyus, a locust's ability to avoid collision within a roiling cloud of its brethren informs the...

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