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)
The History of National Forest Week
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
September GreenScreen- Inventing Tomorrow
Young people will soon be facing the challenges associated with climate change, especially if current trends continue around the globe. The younger generation is not waiting. They are taking action now. In the September GreenScreen Film, Inventing Tomorrow, prepare to
Growing Green Friends: The September ChangeChallenge
Almost everyday we hear headlines in the news about climate change and the environment, some good, some bad. We want to address those issues at the local level. It is Living Green Barrie’s mission to: “Guide citizens, businesses and local
August GreenScreen- Living the Change
This month, Living Green Barrie is excited to launch our newly revised mission statement! Mission: Guiding citizens, businesses and local leaders towards actions that foster sustainability and resilience in our community. The Film: The environmental documentary for the August
Enviro-Reads: July ChangeChallenge
Everyone is busy in July with summer getaways, beach days, and cold drinks on the patio, so we are keeping the July ChangeChallenge simple! We want to find out what recent climate change and environment books you are reading right
Tattoo for Trees
If you haven’t heard, tattoos and trees have recently become good friends, in the Love Earth Tattoo Event. On Saturday, July 13th, Barrie’s Endeavour Tattoos & Piercings held a Flash Tattoo event, offering nature-themed tattoos at an inexpensive price, with
June ChangeChallenge
Perhaps you have been noticing the occurrence of more extreme weather events, not just in the summer months, but all year round. Floods, forest fires, and drought, to name a few. Although industry plays a huge role in the rise
Climate Action Event
Join Living Green Barrie for a night all about Climate Action. We will be showing the visually stunning film, Metamorphosis, followed by a discussion lead by Michael Speers of the LEAP, Barrie! The Film- Metamorphosis. “A poem for the planet,
April GreenScreen-Youth Unstoppable
Join us Thursday, April 25th at 7:00 pm for the April GreenScreen, “Youth Unstoppable! The Documentary This month’s film, “Youth Unstoppable” is a powerful presentation about young champions of the environment, passionate about creating a greener future, and tackling environmental