Carbon Capture and Storage is the process of absorbing carbon dioxide (CO2) and storing it. The purpose is to either prevent CO2 from being released or remove it from the atmosphere. The process involves three steps: (a) CO2 capture, (b)
Almost exactly 34 years ago, an older-style Soviet nuclear reactor near Ukraine’s capital, Kiev, exploded and caught fire. Although this was not a nuclear explosion, but an “ordinary” chemical one, it still caused an impressive amount of damage! The fire
Whether you are celebrating National Forest Week for the 1st time or the 90th time, it is an occasion that Canada should celebrate in style! According to Natural Resources Canada, our country has 396,433,600 hectares of forest and wooded land as
The holidays can be a tough time for anyone trying to live a “greener” lifestyle. Although thought lies behind gift giving, holiday parties, and decorating, it seems that perhaps there is less thought for the environment. Living Green Barrie is
Living Green Barrie’s projects are in large part, successful due to our generous sponsors. Last week, we had the opportunity to grow our relationship with and learn more about one of our sponsors, Busch Systems, on a guided tour! Their
“Fate succumbs many a species: one alone jeopardizes itself.” – Auden The story of plastics hasn’t always been so negative. When the first truly synthetic plastic ever created was in 1907, it provided the human race with a material that
Tonight’s GreenScreen is Plant This Movie: The International Urban Farming Documentary, which showcases urban farming around the world, from the incredible story of Havana, Cuba to communities of urban farmers in cities as diverse as Shanghai, Calcutta, Addis Ababa, London, and
One problem with the movement towards a more environmentally conscious society is that we analyze it from a negative perspective; namely, human practices that have created the current state of our planet. Awareness is the initial step in any movement
This month’s GreenScreen, Hometown Habitat, is about the importance of native plants, biodiversity, and preserving nature’s beauty. Entomologist Dr. Douglas Tallamy provides the narrative thread that challenges the notion that humans are here and nature is someplace else. His goal is
Our next GreenScreen will be Hometown Habitat: Stories of Bringing Nature Home, a 90-minute environmental, education documentary focused on showing how and why native plants are critical to the survival and vitality of local ecosystems. The event will be held at the Barrie Uptown
