In this first of a series of extended interviews on green energy and a future powered by renewable power, Paul Gipe discusses the potential for Ontario and Canada, but with a global message. What are the obstacles and how do we get past accutane online canadian pharmacy them? What policies would make a real difference.
Parts [...]
In February I put to some immediate use some of my growing collection of footage and interviews being amassed for the next film Powerful: Energy Security for Everyone. While these will find their way into this feature length film, you can view a 6-minute video prepared by James Greatrex and me for the Pembina Insitute’s [...]
David Chernushenko visits Ottawa’s eco condo building The Currents to interview developer Jonathan Westeinde of Windmill Developments, and Vic Klassen, a resident as well as sales manager.
Video edited by Stan Boyle
One way I try to “Live Lightly” is to buy food that is grown locally as much as possible. Eating locally and seasonally is more sustainable, healthier and tastier. www.100mileradius.ca connects locavores with producers, and even has a cool chart of what’s available when here in
Ontario.
Selina
Hi all,
Nightlights aren’t just for kids !! Instead of using the 600 (!!) watts of lighting the builder originally installed in the masterbath (8-60w track lights plus 2 60w lights in ceiling fixture) I brush my teeth and wash my face using a 4-watt night light with a clear bulb and clear shade right [...]
Use the outdoor temperature to help with everyday tasks.
For example, in the winter:
put food containers outside to chill before putting them in the fridge or freezer
put water jugs outside at night and put them in the fridge during the day to reduce load on the fridge
In the summer:
put food containers outside to defrost (watch them)
put [...]
When it comes to pursuing a better quality of life on a healthier planet, most Canadians are ready to act. Or nearly ready — and there lies the challenge. Most of us want to take action, but we are waiting for someone to lead us. The problem is we are looking in the wrong places.
A [...]
Made-in-Ottawa film offers ideas to reduce your eco footprint
Charles Enman
The Ottawa Citizen
Thursday, June 19, 2008
A lot of people want to live their lives in a way that’s kind to the Earth and to the people on it, but they have no clue how.
Enter Ottawa environmentalist David Chernushenko, armed with his first environmental documentary, Be [...]
David visits with Mike McGahern at Ottawa Solar Power for a lesson in how solar energy technology works, and the past present and future of the business side of solar.ÂÂ
The Living Lightly project is producing a Be the Change DVD that includes the film, a resource kit for people to host screenings and discussions, and a series of short videos featuring the film’s subjects in more detail.
The DVD is expected to be ready in July.
If you are interested in purchasing a copy, please email [...]
