Monday, February 27, 2006
Resources / Links From The BC Sustainable Energy Association…
BC Hydro Quick Facts (a useful little 2-sider): www.bchydro.com/rx_files/info/info3519.pdf
The Mid-Island Co-op's Energy Efficient Demonstration Cottage:
www.midislandcoop.com
Condo retrofit; a US case study:
www.buildinggreen.com/hpb/energy.cfm?ProjectID=404
The G-Wiz (EV) "The greenest car in Britain":
www.goingreen.co.uk
Electric scooters, in Vancouver: www.geocities.com/robert04mat/707_scooter_photos.html.
BC Hydro Quick Facts (a useful little 2-sider): www.bchydro.com/rx_files/info/info3519.pdf
The Mid-Island Co-op's Energy Efficient Demonstration Cottage:
www.midislandcoop.com
Condo retrofit; a US case study:
www.buildinggreen.com/hpb/energy.cfm?ProjectID=404
The G-Wiz (EV) "The greenest car in Britain":
www.goingreen.co.uk
Electric scooters, in Vancouver: www.geocities.com/robert04mat/707_scooter_photos.html.
Zero Waste / EcoTourism
What is the Real Price of Cheap Air Travel?
ARTICLE Reference, Jan. 29, 2006 (The Observer, by Tom Robbins, via The Bubble.ca) - While the rest of us snap up £1.99 flights to Rome, a small but growing band of conscientious objectors are making a stand by refusing to fly. Is this the beginning of the budget travel backlash? Michael Gibson’s new year’s resolution was a tough one, but nothing to do with giving up cigarettes, alcohol or junk food. He has decided to stop flying. ‘I just realised that all my other efforts to be green - recycling, insulating the house, not driving a giant 4×4 - would be totally wiped out by a couple of holidays by air,’ said Gibson, 32, from Manchester. He’s not alone. Suddenly and spontaneously, growing numbers of travellers are deciding they must give up, or at least cut back on, their far-flung weekend city breaks and long-haul holidays in the sun. http://thebubble.ca/v1/magazine/issues/1/main.php.
What is the Real Price of Cheap Air Travel?
ARTICLE Reference, Jan. 29, 2006 (The Observer, by Tom Robbins, via The Bubble.ca) - While the rest of us snap up £1.99 flights to Rome, a small but growing band of conscientious objectors are making a stand by refusing to fly. Is this the beginning of the budget travel backlash? Michael Gibson’s new year’s resolution was a tough one, but nothing to do with giving up cigarettes, alcohol or junk food. He has decided to stop flying. ‘I just realised that all my other efforts to be green - recycling, insulating the house, not driving a giant 4×4 - would be totally wiped out by a couple of holidays by air,’ said Gibson, 32, from Manchester. He’s not alone. Suddenly and spontaneously, growing numbers of travellers are deciding they must give up, or at least cut back on, their far-flung weekend city breaks and long-haul holidays in the sun. http://thebubble.ca/v1/magazine/issues/1/main.php.
Environment / 3 Rs
Recycling paper at your company? How's it going?
WEB Reference, Jan. 31, 2006 (Grist Magazine) - If you answered "yes" to the first question and "not so good" to the second, you're in fine company. After years of trying, an astonishing number of outfits both large and small are having trouble accomplishing this seemingly simple task. At least, that's my conclusion after talking with companies -- and hearing from Grist readers. Why is paper recycling such a challenge? http://www.grist.org/biz/tp/2006/01/31/paper/index.html.
Recycling paper at your company? How's it going?
WEB Reference, Jan. 31, 2006 (Grist Magazine) - If you answered "yes" to the first question and "not so good" to the second, you're in fine company. After years of trying, an astonishing number of outfits both large and small are having trouble accomplishing this seemingly simple task. At least, that's my conclusion after talking with companies -- and hearing from Grist readers. Why is paper recycling such a challenge? http://www.grist.org/biz/tp/2006/01/31/paper/index.html.
Youth & Eco Leaders / Training
Environmental Leadership and Management Program
ONTARIO, CA, Feb. 16, 2006 (Nexus) - The Sustainability Network invites young and emerging environmental leaders from across Canada to apply to participate in this customized, sector-specific program designed to meet the needs of this group of future leaders. Sessions will be held at the Ecology Retreat Centre in southern Ontario on May 28-31, 2006 and January 7-10, 2007. The total cost per participant is approximately $4 500, but the vast majority of costs are being covered by our generous funders. Tuition for participants from larger organizations (budgets >$500 000) is $800 and $600 per person for smaller organizations (<$500 000). We will provide instruction, inter-session support and room and board as well as return air travel for the gatherings. For more details and information on the application procedure, please see the flyer posted at http://www.sustain.web.ca .
Environmental Leadership and Management Program
ONTARIO, CA, Feb. 16, 2006 (Nexus) - The Sustainability Network invites young and emerging environmental leaders from across Canada to apply to participate in this customized, sector-specific program designed to meet the needs of this group of future leaders. Sessions will be held at the Ecology Retreat Centre in southern Ontario on May 28-31, 2006 and January 7-10, 2007. The total cost per participant is approximately $4 500, but the vast majority of costs are being covered by our generous funders. Tuition for participants from larger organizations (budgets >$500 000) is $800 and $600 per person for smaller organizations (<$500 000). We will provide instruction, inter-session support and room and board as well as return air travel for the gatherings. For more details and information on the application procedure, please see the flyer posted at http://www.sustain.web.ca .
EcoJobs / Events / Energy
Hot Pages on the BCSEA Website
VICTORIA, BC, Jan. 2006 (BCSEA) - Have you check our website recently, at www.bcsea.org? Two of our pages have become very rich of late: the Jobs and Contracts page www.bcsea.org/jobs, and our Events page www.bcsea.org/events . The Jobs come and go, since they always have deadlines, but it's worth keeping an eye open here; there have been a lot of good sustainable energy and climate jobs advertised here over the past 3 months.
Hot Pages on the BCSEA Website
VICTORIA, BC, Jan. 2006 (BCSEA) - Have you check our website recently, at www.bcsea.org? Two of our pages have become very rich of late: the Jobs and Contracts page www.bcsea.org/jobs, and our Events page www.bcsea.org/events . The Jobs come and go, since they always have deadlines, but it's worth keeping an eye open here; there have been a lot of good sustainable energy and climate jobs advertised here over the past 3 months.
Renewable Energy / Solar Progress
Solar Hot Water Acceleration Makes Progress
VICTORIA, BC, Jan. 2006 (BCSEA, SolarBC program) - 16 households have had systems installed, 12 more are awaiting installation, and 42 have filed applications, which are awaiting rebate approval (with funding now frozen) …The good news is that beyond our immediate program, we have been promoting the vision of 100,000 solar roofs for BC, and the BC Ministry of Energy and Mines has just given Solar BC a small grant to develop the idea, and give it some solar muscle. For all the details, see www.solarbc.org.
Solar Hot Water Acceleration Makes Progress
VICTORIA, BC, Jan. 2006 (BCSEA, SolarBC program) - 16 households have had systems installed, 12 more are awaiting installation, and 42 have filed applications, which are awaiting rebate approval (with funding now frozen) …The good news is that beyond our immediate program, we have been promoting the vision of 100,000 solar roofs for BC, and the BC Ministry of Energy and Mines has just given Solar BC a small grant to develop the idea, and give it some solar muscle. For all the details, see www.solarbc.org.
Student Leadership / Global Village – Braunwald, Switzerland – July & August sessions
Youth Encounter on Sustainability 2006
Session 1: July, 08-23, 2006; Braunwald, Switzerland
Session 2: August 12-27, 2006; Braunwald, Switzerland
PORTLAND, OR, Feb 23, 2006 (AASHE) - Youth Encounter on Sustainability (YES) is a two-week course for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students of all disciplines. Participants will explore economic, social and technical complexities in meeting the sustainability challenge and gain better understanding of the need for multi-disciplinary perspectives for problem solving. The program incorporates academic coursework with field experience and training. The cost of participation for students from the US and Canada is US$1500, which includes air travel to Switzerland as well as room and board in Braunwald. The application deadline is 31 March 2006. http://www.sustainability.ethz.ch/en/activities/documents/YES_Flyer2006_wInlay_000.pdf.
Youth Encounter on Sustainability 2006
Session 1: July, 08-23, 2006; Braunwald, Switzerland
Session 2: August 12-27, 2006; Braunwald, Switzerland
PORTLAND, OR, Feb 23, 2006 (AASHE) - Youth Encounter on Sustainability (YES) is a two-week course for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students of all disciplines. Participants will explore economic, social and technical complexities in meeting the sustainability challenge and gain better understanding of the need for multi-disciplinary perspectives for problem solving. The program incorporates academic coursework with field experience and training. The cost of participation for students from the US and Canada is US$1500, which includes air travel to Switzerland as well as room and board in Braunwald. The application deadline is 31 March 2006. http://www.sustainability.ethz.ch/en/activities/documents/YES_Flyer2006_wInlay_000.pdf.
Events / Sustainable Business / Ed – Seattle, WA – May 20
Business for the Long Run Conference on Teaching Sustainable Business
SEATTLE, WA, Feb 23, 2006 (Seattle University via AASHE) - This conference will bring together leaders from business, government, NGOs and educational institutions to present and discuss ways they integrate sustainable business practices into their work and teaching. Participants will network, share and discuss challenges and achievements, and come away with resources that will enrich research and teaching for graduate and undergraduate students. http://www.graphicmail.com/members/4051/ftp/PDFs/HOLD%20THE%20DATE.pdf.
Business for the Long Run Conference on Teaching Sustainable Business
SEATTLE, WA, Feb 23, 2006 (Seattle University via AASHE) - This conference will bring together leaders from business, government, NGOs and educational institutions to present and discuss ways they integrate sustainable business practices into their work and teaching. Participants will network, share and discuss challenges and achievements, and come away with resources that will enrich research and teaching for graduate and undergraduate students. http://www.graphicmail.com/members/4051/ftp/PDFs/HOLD%20THE%20DATE.pdf.
Climate Change / Solutions
A Twelve-step Process for Achieving 100% Fossil Fuel Reduction in British Columbia
WEB Video Reference, Feb. 2006 (EcoNews) - An 18' video webcast by Guy Dauncey from Montreal COP-11. http://unfccc.streamlogics.com/unfccc/agenda.asp (scroll down to December 8th, at 5:30pm).
A Twelve-step Process for Achieving 100% Fossil Fuel Reduction in British Columbia
WEB Video Reference, Feb. 2006 (EcoNews) - An 18' video webcast by Guy Dauncey from Montreal COP-11. http://unfccc.streamlogics.com/unfccc/agenda.asp (scroll down to December 8th, at 5:30pm).
