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December, 2009

 

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Canada at Copenhagen

 

The Copenhagen climate change summit began today. There were some

promising signs in the lead-up to Copenhagen, with the US, China and

India setting solid targets CO2 reductions. For the latter two countries

these targets were for intensity reductions, not real reductions in

carbon emissions, but a good start none the less. Canada, lead by the

conservative party, has chosen to take a back seat going into the

summit, happy to let other countries lead the way. Harper's weak stance

on climate change I believe, shows that he either doesn't believe in

climate change or simply doesn't care. The only reason he is going to

the summit is because Obama is going to be there. He is acting like a

child being dragged against his will to the climate change table.

Hopefully he'll be dragged in the right direction.

 

James, for the Newsletter team

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News Section

In the news:

 
Good news

 
Bioengineers Succeed in Producing Plastics Without the Use of Fossil Fuels

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091123083702.htm

 

Low-carbon future: We can afford to go green

http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg20427373.400-lowcarbon-future-we-can-afford-to-go-green.html

 

Glimpsing a Greener Future: Computer Model Foresees Effects of Alternative

Transportation Fuels

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091116143619.htm

 

Danish Eco City Proves Waste Management Can Reverse Greenhouse Trend

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091130103634.htm

 

Stevia: Good news for sustainability

http://www.functionalingredientsmag.com/article/NorthSouth-America/purecircle-expands-greening-efforts.aspx

 

Bad news

 
500 Canadian Scientists: Climate Change happening faster than we thought,

Canada must do more

http://climateactionnetwork.ca/e/news/2009/release/index.php?WEBYEP_DI=17

 

Rise in CO2 Emissions Continues for Developed Nations

http://www.globalwarmingisreal.com/blog/2009/10/21/rise-in-co2-emissions-continues-for-developed-nations/

 

Federal Government Failing to Protect Fresh Water for Tens of Thousands of

Canadians in Alberta and Northwest Territories

http://www.oilsandswatch.org/media-release/1928

 

Global Study of Salmon Shows: 'Sustainable' Food Isn't So Sustainable

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091124152803.htm

 

Emissions Increase Despite Financial Crisis

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091111114910.htm

 

In French: 

 
Pour un Noël responsable

http://novae.ca/article.aspx?id=33231

 

Le Brésil affiche une politique volontariste sur le climat

http://www.lemonde.fr/le-rechauffement-climatique/article/2009/11/27/le-bresil-affiche-une-politique-volontariste-sur-le-climat_1272942_1270066.html#xtor=RSS-3244

 

«Un succès à Copenhague est en vue»

http://www.cyberpresse.ca/environnement/dossiers/changements-climatiques/200911/27/01-925926-un-succes-a-copenhague-est-en-vue.php

 
In More Details:

 

Global learning for sustainable development in higher education: recent trends and a critique

http://www.emeraldinsight.com/Insight/viewPDF.jsp?contentType=Article&Filename=html/Output/Published/EmeraldFullTextArticle/Pdf/2490100405.pdf

 

The tripping points of sea level rise

http://www.iop.org/EJ/article/1748-9326/4/4/041001/erl9_4_041001.pdf?request-id=0fcc2fea-418e-4cb6-9bef-df3001427b45

 

Sustainable Habitation:

 

Building Sustainability, Block by Block

http://www.worldchanging.com/archives/010836.html

 

Counting down to zero carbon

http://www.bdonline.co.uk/story.asp?sectioncode=719&storycode=3089009&featurecode=11938&c=1

 

Green Heating and Cooling Technology Turns Carbon from Eco-Villain to Hero

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091111111257.htm

 

Take Action:

 

The World Wants a Real Deal

http://www.climateactionnetwork.ca/e/action/events/real-deal.php

 

Call to cancel spring grizzly-bear hunt as numbers fall

http://pacificwild.org/site/press/1258458880.html

 

Going for Green

http://www.discoverychannel.ca/Article.aspx?aid=21563

 

10 Tips for Reusing Plastic Milk Jugs

http://www.greenstudentu.com/eco_lifestyle/10_tips_for_reusing_plastic_milk_jugs.aspx

 

The Polar Bears Need Us – Sign the petition

http://www.naturecanada.ca/advocate/climate_change.html?gclid=CO-m_MjmvZ4CFQsYawodbwXeaw

 

Help protect the "Iberian Imperial Eagle" in Portugal

http://passport.panda.org/campaigns/campaign.cfm?uNC=74204981&uCampaignId=1961

 

Conferences:

The 2nd International Conference on Environmental and Computer Science (ICECS 2009) 
28 to 30 December 2009, Dubai, United Arab Emirates 
http://www.icecs.org
Symposium on Social Responsibility, Entrepreneurship and the Common Good  
7 to 8 January 2010, Rennes, Brittany, France 
http://rennes-businessschool.com/commongoodsymposium/
The New Green 
20 to 22 January 2010, Washington, DC, United States 
http://ncseonline.org/conference/greeneconomy/
4th Carbon Trading 
25 to 27 January 2010, New York, NY, United States 
http://tinyurl.com/y8qbs7b
Events Section

UBC Events:

 

1.         Climate Change Impacts on Bangladesh: Global Responsibilities

 

Vancouver Events:

 

1.                  TechForum - Race to the Green;  Dec 11, 2009

2.                  Winter Bike to Work Commuter Station; Dec 18, 2009

3.                  Green Drinks Vancouver; Dec 16, 2009

4.                  Winter Bike to Work Commuter Station; Dec 22, 2009

5.                  Green Drinks Tri-Cities; Dec 30, 2009

6.                  Guest Expert Speaker Series - Guido Wimmers on Passive Housing; Jan 16, 2010

 

UBC Event Details:

 

Climate Change Impacts on Bangladesh: Global Responsibilities

  • Date: Wed. Dec. 9 3:00-7:30pm
  • Location: Liu Institute for Global Issues
  • Cost: Free
  • Organizer: Society for Bangladesh Climate Justice (SBCJ)
  • Details: This seminar, organized by the Society for Bangladesh Climate Justice (SBCJ), hosts multiple speakers who will be discussing climate change impacts on Bangladesh. Advanced registration is required by December 5th at http://www.bangladeshcalling.org/registration.php  
Vancouver Event Details:
 

TechForum - Race to the Green;  Dec 11, 2009

  • 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
  • Location: Pan Pacific Hotel
  • Organizer: BC Technology Industry Association
  • Details: Technology, as we know it, was developed to help people control and adapt to our environment. Mayor Robertson assembled the Greenest City Action Team in early 2009 to formulate the long-term vision that will make Vancouver the greenest city on Earth. Our technology community now has a specific mandate in Vancouver: sustainability. Citizens, businesses and governments are challenged to give Vancouverites the bright green future that we want for our descendants and provide them the gift of a vibrant and sustainable place to live. Gregor Robertson joins the BCTIA to discuss the Vancouver 2020 Vision of a Bright Green Future and the opportunities for our technology and business community as we strive for the title of “The World’s Greenest City". In addition, Cynthia Orr, Partner, Canadian Cleantech Leader at Ernst & Young, will provide a session summary from the Ernst & Young Cleantech Ignition event. Be the first to hear what our clean tech thought leaders cite as the key contributors to building BC into a clean energy powerhouse. Learn how you might leverage the multitude of opportunities this burgeoning sector has to offer.
  • Website: http://www.gifttool.com/registrar/ShowEventDetails?ID=1339&EID=5300

Green Drinks Vancouver; Dec 16, 2009

  • 5:45 PM
  • Location: Steamworks, 375 Water Street
  • Organizer: Green Drinks
  • Details: A monthly gathering of anyone interested in "green". Green drinkers are from all ages, backgrounds and groups - non-profit organizations, academia, government, small business, big business, self-employed, volunteers, students, concerned citizens and everyone in between.
  • Website: http://www.greendrinks.org/index.php?country=Canada&city=Vancouver

Winter Bike to Work Commuter Station; Dec 18, 2009

  • 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Location: Ontario at 33rd, Vancouver
  • Organizer: Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition
  • Details: With the support of TransLink, VACC is running six more commuter stations from now until the end of December. Join us for more fun, more food, more free stuff... and maybe even a few holiday surprises!
  • Website: http://www.biketoworkmetrovan.ca/commuter-stations-map

 Winter Bike to Work Commuter Station; Dec 22, 2009

  • 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
  • Location: Union at Main (Adanac/Union bike route)
  • Organizer: Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition
  • Details: With the support of TransLink, VACC is running six more commuter stations from now until the end of December. Join us for more fun, more food, more free stuff... and maybe even a few holiday surprises!
  • Website: http://www.biketoworkmetrovan.ca/commuter-stations-map

Green Drinks Tri-Cities; Dec 30, 2009

  • 7:00 PM
  • Location: Riversprings Community Recreation Centre
  • Organizer: Green Drinks and Boiling Point Network
  • Details: Come talk with like-minded people, socialize and discuss anything green. You'll get a chance to make great connections, speak to passionate people and learn how to become more sustainable.
  • Website: http://www.tricitygreendrinks.com/

Guest Expert Speaker Series - Guido Wimmers on Passive Housing; Jan 16, 2010

  • 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  • Location: 2060 Pine Street
  • Organizer: Lighthouse Sustainable Building Centre
  • Details: Guido Wimmers will discuss passive house. He will explain what makes a building environmentally friendly, economical, comfortable, healthy, long lasting and energy efficient. He will give a quick overview about the so called “Passivhaus” in general and he will present the first passive house in BC, the Austria House in Whistler. This building will host the Austrian team, broadcaster and Olympic committee during the games and will be transferred to the municipality of Whistler afterwards to accommodate the mountain bike club and the cross country ski club with adjunct rental facility. The Austria House is also the first solid wood building in BC and was build with prefabricated elements in less than 3 weeks.
  • Cost: $5. Due to space limitations, please RSVP by 5pm on Friday to in...@sustainablebuildingcentre.com or 604-682-5960 for guaranteed

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The newsletter team includes Alexandre Vigneault and James Butler for the comments, Ana Stefanova and Caroline R. Cloutier for the news, Rebecca Beaton for the UBC event list, and Saul Pazos-Knoop for the Vancouver event list. 

 

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