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Written by Ryan Strom
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Wednesday, 25 July 2012 02:38 |
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The holiest month of the Islamic year, Ramadan, began last Friday, 20 July. This Ramadan, many Muslims are looking at a new dimension of the month: our impact on the earth. This is particularly important as we learn more about the effects of climate change, dwindling resources and, most importantly, decreasing access to fresh water around the world, which is a growing concern in many Muslim communities and countries.
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Written by Mike Buckthought
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Friday, 11 May 2012 21:00 |
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May is Bike to Work Month in Ottawa. Cycling to work provides many health and environmental benefits. It increases the productivity of employees, and reduces rates of sickness-related absences. It is a key way to reduce our community’s emissions of greenhouse gases.
“Cycling is a convenient, fun, healthy, and cost-effective way to travel. Small steps can have a significant impact to reduce transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions, road congestion, plus noise and air pollution. Our goal is to give people an incentive to give cycling a try, and to reward those who already do,” says Jessica Wells of the non-profit organization EnviroCentre.
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Written by Omar Mahfoudhi
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Friday, 06 April 2012 17:06 |
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 There’s no denying that spring has sprung quite early this year. The summer-like conditions in early March, for some, were a welcome relief from winter. For others, however, it was an ominous warning of what is to come.
The debate over climate change and global warming has been going on for over half a century – ever since scientists confirmed the process of heat from the sun being trapped in a gaseous layer around the earth, or the greenhouse gas effect.
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Written by Omar Mahfoudhi
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Sunday, 11 March 2012 00:19 |
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As if racial and religious profiling wasn’t enough of a problem for Muslims, now with the release of the federal government’s new counter-terrorism strategy which lists environmental groups as threats, Muslim environmentalists have it tough.
The newly published document from Public Safety Canada lists environmentalists under “issue-based domestic extremists” who could pose a threat to Canadians.
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Written by Omar Mahfoudhi
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Friday, 13 January 2012 19:59 |
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 Winter is in full swing here in Ottawa, with anticipated “typical” cold weather. Being a La Niña year suggests we will have cold conditions for most of the winter with little respite. This means many people will retreat to the shelter of their homes, with climate controlled rooms, heated blankets, and electric fireplaces.
Unless you have heating included in your rent, you could be in for heavier than average bills this season. Or not.
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