By HYDER OWAINATI Published July 19, 2012 Environmentalism as a platform to innovation Stalwart supporters of the contemporary environmental movement are not driven solely by apprehensions of impending disasters or apocalyptic fears. Rather, many are cognizant of the fact that the implementations of sustainable and ecologically conscious measures will not only help to edify our…
By EVELYN HARFORD Published: July 4, 2012 A disturbing environmental trend, desertification is occurring globally. However one striking example of this phenomenon is the disappearance of Lake Chad. It is located between the borders of Cameroon, Chad, Niger, and Nigeria feeding large numbers of people, animals and plant life in the region. Lake Chad was…
Earth Reform’s 2012 Awareness Campaign Sunday September 09, 2012 1pm to 4pm ~ doors open at 12 Metro Toronto Convention Centre 255 Front Street West Room 107 Are you tired of hearing about all the things that are socially, politically, and environmentally wrong with this world, and…
By CHRISTINE EBADI Published May 30, 2012 Despite recent efforts to stop the oil tycoon Shell from pursuing their drilling plans in the Alaskan Arctic this year, a U.S. appeals court ruled the go-ahead. With over a million signatures delivered to the White House this month by various Environmental groups, pleading Obama to stop Shell’s…
By CHRISTINE EBADI Published May 24, 2012 Veteran Aaron Hughes was one of the organizers of the anti-NATO protest in Chicago on May 20, 2012. 45 veterans returned their medals, tossing them as they marched together with thousands of anti-war protesters, towards the NATO summit at McCormick Place. In this interview conducted prior to…
Original article can be read at Truthout By Henry A. Giroux, Truthout “American society has lost its claim on democracy. One indication of such a loss is that the crises produced on a daily basis by crony capitalism operate within a discourse of denial. Rather than address the ever proliferating crises produced by market…
Original article can be read at CNNMoney By Maureen Farrell @ CNNMoneyInvest “NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — One thing seems clear about JPMorgan Chase’s $2 billion loss. It’s no longer $2 billion. It’s likely much higher. The number being bandied about now is closer to a range of $6 billion to $7 billion, according to se
Original post can be read here “Household hazardous waste (HHW) can cause illness or death to people, plants, and animals. It can contaminate our bodies, homes, and the environment. HHW includes hair colouring, car wax, nail polish remover, rechargeable batteries, and shoe polish. Most household cleaners are also HHW, including abrasive and all-purpose cleaners, aerosol air fresheners,…
Recycling- we all know it’s the right thing to do, but many don’t know why. Find out how recycling reduces greenhouse gas emissions, along with many other benefits to our health and environment.
By KARUN BADWAL Published April 21, 2012 Deforestation – a process by which forest areas are removed and the land is utilized for other uses including agriculture, industrialization, resources, or settlements – has stark implications on our environment in the near future. Despite the rising awareness of the destructive threat to forests and its implications…
By CHRISTINE EBADI Published: April 18, 2012 Recycling reduces greenhouse gas emissions that cause global warming and climate change Our Waters Here’s a fact that many are unaware of… much of our waste ends up in oceans, harming birds, marine animals, and ultimately humans. How? Fal
By HYDER OWAINATI Published April 16, 2012 The threat imposed on the World’s Water Resources In more ways than one, the conditions of the world’s water resources represent the most significant ecological issue of the 21st century. Through the channels of globalization and the industrial juggernauts that drive anthropogenic climate change, the quality and availability of…
Join us in the festivities. Let’s celebrate Earth Day on Sunday April 22 2012, from 10am to 3pm, together! Earth Reform will be participating in ‘Greening Vaughan Environmental Day’ at Garnet A. Williams Community Centre. Alongside the ‘Greening Vaughan Environmental Day’ event, Earth Reform will be providing environmental insights in hopes of creating more…
Tips of the week: 1. Start a compost bin for all your fruit, vegetable, and coffee ground waste. Add this to your garden and watch it flourish. You won’t only have a healthy and nourished garden, but you’ll also
What Is The Difference Between Weather and Climate? Weather is more specific and climate is more general. Weather is referred to the current atmosphere conditions and is measured over a short period of time. When we think of weather, we indicate existing temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind, etc. of the surrounding area. Climate is a measurement of…
What Is The Difference Between El Niño and La Niña? El Niño, officially called ENSO (El Nino Southern Oscillation) is referred to an unpredictable climate pattern that exists in the tropical Pacific Ocean. Occurring every two to seven years, and typically lasting 12 to 17 months, it presents itself by abnormally warm ocean temperatures…
By CHRISTINE EBADI Published: February 13, 2012 Does Our Health Come With A Price Tag? How Much Will We Pay? Why is the world so heavily dependent on coal-fired power plants for energy? It remains 29.6% of the world’s primary energy source, while generating 42% of the electricity worldwide[i]. Coal plants are the world’s number…
By CHRISTINE EBADI Published: February 13 2012 Is The Demise of Humanity Going To Be Another Ice Age? An Introduction to Climate Change… What is Climate Change? Climate change is a substantial change in a regions average weather patterns including average temperature, precipitation, and wind. This phenomenon has naturally occurred through out our planet’s history….