In order to preserve our planet, we need to learn to live in harmony with nature. On both the national and the local level, the Sierra Club Canada Foundation is engaged in promoting ways to live in a sustainable fashion.
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Sustainability
Government of Ontario's "Long-Term Energy Plan" fails to uphold Ontarians' environmental and energy future
Becky Bassick — October 27, 2017The following article was written by Becky Bassick, Sierra Club Ontario's Green Energy & Great Lakes Campaign Volunteer.
“By wasting billions on nuclear rebuilds rather than investing in far more cost-effective energy efficiency and hydro imports, the government's plan misses out on the best opportunities to lower energy and environmental costs.”
ENERGY EAST ENDED… DISASTER AVERTED
Christine Elwell — October 25, 2017With news that TransCanada pulled its applications for Energy East and Eastern Mainline pipelines(link is external), the Harper era, pre Paris Climate Accord and oil at $100 a barrel, is over.
The struggle to protect Ontario's Great Wetlands show a need to restore provincial appointments to Conservation Authority Boards
Yvonne Ho — October 19, 2017"Conservation Authorities since 1946 have played a major role in protecting Ontario’s landscape from deforestation and consequently, rescuing the province from the blights of desertification and flooding... Since changes in 1996 which made municipal councils responsible for the appointment of conservation authority boards, they have been weakened to the threats caused by urban sprawl over critical wildlife habitat."
Enough with the energy bills. It's time to GO SOLAR!
Melissa Munro — October 6, 2017It’s that time of year when many of us are thinking about home improvements and ways to save on upcoming heating costs while reducing our carbon footprint.
Time to Celebrate: 21 New Rivers Added to Ontario's Greenbelt!
Yvonne Ho — October 5, 2017PLEASE JOIN US IN CELEBRATING 21 NEW RIVERS ADDED TO ONTARIO'S GREENBELT...
THEN
...HIKE THE ENDANGERED LOCKHART DRIVE OLD GROWTH FOREST WITH US!
Good News!
UPDATE: Sierra Club's Michigan Chapter opposes OPG's Deep Geological Repository proposal in submission to LAMP
Yvonne Ho — September 26, 2017#DitchTheLawn
David Foster — September 25, 2017Why do the vast majority of houses have a lawn in the front and backyard? Sure, they're nice to walk on but who doesn't bemoan the weekly ritual of mowing and other care required to keep that lawn green?
Part V: The Importance of Protecting Ontario’s At-Risk Species
Yvonne Ho — September 19, 2017This blog is Part V of a 5-part blog series, as part of our Biodiversity Video Campaign.
"Ontario is home to a diverse collection of ecosystems but every year, more plants and animals are added to Ontario’s list of species at risk, which now numbers more than 200."
Biodiversity describes the diverse species of plants and animals in an ecosystem.
Part IV: Boosting Biodiversity by Protecting our Forests, Wetlands & Watersheds
Yvonne Ho — August 28, 2017This blog is Part IV of a 5-part blog series, as part of our Biodiversity Video Campaign.
"Forests, wetlands and the watersheds they strengthen, are essential players in biodiversity and not only offer us a natural water filtration system, but are essential to the health of the natural environment."
Biodiversity Jenga
The success of ecosystems of any shape, size or type depends on the health of the resources that it relies upon.
Part III: Persevering for our Pollinators
Yvonne Ho — August 11, 2017This blog is Part III of a 5-part blog series, as part of our Biodiversity Video Campaign.
"Pollinators are responsible for an estimated one out of three bites of food that people eat, which is worth billions of dollars to the North American economy."
The decline of the monarch butterfly and bee population has been a focal point of many conservationists and environmental groups over the past two decades.
Part II: Let’s Get Motivated for Biodiversity by Protecting Canada’s Lands & Freshwater
Yvonne Ho — July 27, 2017This article Part II of a 5-part blog series, as part of our Biodiversity Video Campaign.
"When ecosystem services are compromised, economic and health impacts such as lower agricultural productivity and lower quality drinking water can result, raising costs for Canadian, industry and governments."
Next Steps in progress for our truly amazing Greenbelt!
Yvonne Ho — July 17, 2017"Natural Heritage Systems planning is about maintaining, restoring and enhancing ecologically sustainable and resilient landscapes."
The following article was written by Thaia Jones, Sierra Club Ontario's Greenbelt Campaign Chair.
Red Flags Waving for Rouge National Urban Park
Yvonne Ho — July 4, 2017The following article was written by Stephanie Hulse, Sierra Club Ontario's Environmental Outreach Coordinator.
Did you know that in the heart of Ontario’s Greenbelt - a swath of federal protected conservation land that reaches from Niagara to Northumberland (also known as the Greater Golden Horseshoe) - is a national park under threat from a range of sprawl-related issues?
Sierra Club's Top Green Tips to Celebrate #Canada150
Yvonne Ho — June 30, 2017#Canada150 long weekend is finally here! While you're celebrating our wonderful country, don't forget to keep it clean and green! We’ve put together some simple green tips to help keep your festivities as earth-friendly as possible.
Happy Canada 150!
- from all of us here at Sierra Club Canada Foundation.
The case against urban sprawl in Midhurst, Simcoe County
Yvonne Ho — June 23, 2017"The Minesing Wetlands is a haven for wildlife in a denuded and biologically sterile environment, at risk of being washed over by shock waves of urban sprawl unleashed by a storm of developers’ greed."
The following article was written by Elder Danny Beaton of the Mohawk Turtle Clan and an internationally recognized protector of Mother Earth, a
It's finally here: Greenbelt Plan 2017!
Yvonne Ho — June 22, 2017The (Greenbelt Plan's) amendments uphold the Greenbelt's most central legacy: its permanence.
The following article was written by Thaia Jones, Sierra Club Ontario's Greenbelt Campaign Chair.
HERE AT LAST!
Celebrating “National Indigenous Peoples Day”: A step in the right direction
Yvonne Ho — June 21, 2017The following article was written by Stephanie Hulse, Sierra Club Ontario's Environmental Outreach Intern.
Before I begin this blog, I must preface that I will be referring to all non- Indigenous Peoples living in the “land that is now known as Canada” as immigrant settlers.