The calls to “do something” about gasoline prices are getting ever more strident. Oddly, they are not coming from Quebec or British Columbia, where prices tend to be high, but largely from Saskatchewan and Alberta, which enjoy the lowest fuel
Sewage Treatment
Pete Bursztyn takes a closer look at what’s getting flushed. Nomads seldom remained in any one place long. That changed when permanent settlements were established. These inevitably led to contamination of nearby water supplies. Human and animal feces, even if
Importance of Wetlands Cannot be Overstated
by Peter Bursztyn Wetlands are odd places. Most people associate them with biting insects which ensure they keep visits towetland brief. That’s a pity because wetlands harbor an impressive variety of plant life. Many animal speciesmake wetlands their homes for
Ethical Oil
The COP-26 meeting in Glasgow puts Climate Change top of mind for many Canadians. Ourperformance on this world stage will be interesting, particularly because our new Federal Minister of theEnvironment, Steven Guilbeault, was once an environmental activist. Unfortunately, he represents
Capturing and Storing Carbon
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)
Real or Fake Christmas Tree – Which is the Greenest Option?
It’s a question on a lot of minds at this time of the year; is it better for the environment to cut down a tree or buy one that can be reused year after year? The short answer – get
DIY Bee Hotel
HELP POLLINATE YOUR GARDEN WITH A DIY BEE HOTEL Did you know that there are over 800 species of native bees in Canada? Solitary bees, like the leaf cutter bee and the mason bee, are a couple of very fruitful
Nuclear Power – “Unknown Unknowns” Can Cause Trouble!
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
Running Out of Sand
Our society is built on sand. That may make it sound as if it was built on a weak, insubstantial foundation. The weakness is there, but not the way you might think. It’s not due to a poor foundation. Instead, our weakness is more prosaic; globally, we are literally, running out of sand!
Online Rain Barrel Fundraiser
Like many charities and organizations, Living Green Barrie is adapting to new realities in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. We are excited to offer an online rain barrel fundraiser, in partnership with rainbarrel.ca! Your purchase of a re-purposed, food-grade