Climate change affects life in Mozambique

Erratic rainfall is affecting the ability of Mozambique farmers to grow their crops. The strange pattern of drought followed by excessive rains and flooding prevents crops from being able to grow. and therefore,...

Ontario to ban cosmetic pesticide use

I've always thought a slightly unkempt but still thought-out garden is nicer than the golf green variety anyway. Maybe with this ban the shaggy chic garden will soon be in vogue?"It's a ban environment and health...

Responsible travel - giving something back to Africa

Jane Kaye-Bailey, founder of The Butterfly Tree submitted this piece to us for Earth Day about the importance of taking care of our planet when we travel and see its wonders. As she works for an NGO in Zambia,...

STAMP Your Support of Earth Day

Photographers Without Borders is pleased to release its first collectible Earth Day Stamp Set, now available for ordering on its website: www.PhotographersWithoutBorders.orgProceeds from sales of the stamps will...

Earth Day 2008

It's Earth Day, and we've got coverage of events around the globe.From dedicated agencies using the day to get their message to a wider audience, to urban dwellers looking to make a token change, the world's...

The modern gas-camel: Top 10 2008 Hybrids

Hybrids have been quietly inching their way into the mainstream auto market for several years now. As gas prices go up and up--prices today hit a record $3.50/gallon--we're bound to see interest in hybrids rise....

Pedal-powered taxis hit Toronto

A new fleet of 28 (mostly) pedal-powered EcoCabs is about to hit the streets in Toronto. Montreal and Vancouver may be next."EcoCabs are coming to Toronto.A day after the Earth Day rally at Yonge-Dundas Square,...

Toronto Earth Day March reclaims the streets

While Vancouverites have been mostly preoccupied this weekend with the annual Sun Run, Toronto has been parading and protesting for Earth Day. Here's a colourful account."Earth Day brought back some of its good...

(PRODUCT) RED - help or hindrance?

(PRODUCT) RED, which was launched in 2006, is one of the initiatives that the western world is using to try to help the people of Africa cope with the impact of HIV and Aids, and climate change.  As Earth...

Earth Day Comes Early: Green Apple Festival, Kokua

Earth Day may not be until April 22, but events are already taking place.From April 18-20, the Green Apple Festival is springing up across the US. Events include seminars, exhibits, club gigs, and art, all...