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I'm an environmental specialist from Alberta, Canada. I love to travel, and any opportunity to tell (or write) a travel story!

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Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change Global warming: Help bring about change locally: 1 of 12

Fighting global warming locally really comes down to one thing: paying attention. There are literally dozens of ways to make a difference, all you have to do is identify them, and seize the opportunity. REDUCE YOUR CONSUMPTION 1. Start doing things for yourself. Get a composter and grow some vegetables. Not only will those v...
Home & Garden > Lawn & Landscaping A guide to different lawn seeds: 1 of 7

The grass seed section at the garden center can be intimidating if you aren't familiar with the products. There are so many kinds of seed, and so many brands, how do you know which to choose? The answer is simple - one of each. Of course I don't mean that you need to literally buy dozens of bags of grass seed. What I do mean...
Food & Drink > Diet, Health & Organic Foods Healthy foods don't have to cost more: 2 of 11

Eating healthily is more about spending time than money. It is absolutely possible to eat inexpensive, but nutritious food on a lower budget than the alternative diet. The only sacrifice is convenience, but you'll recoup the extra time spent cooking when you don't have to work so long at the gym to keep your figure. Here are...
Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change Global warming: How to reduce your impact at home: 7 of 26

When we hear talk of the Kyoto protocol, the IPCC and international carbon trading schemes, we might think that a problem as big as climate change can only be solved with big actions, organized by government panels. But the fact is that in the west, a significant portion of our greenhouse gas emissions come from our wasteful...
Politics, News & Issues > Trash & Recycling Saving the planet by using less plastic: 2 of 6

I recently read a blog post about a British breakfast drink that is packaged in biodegradable "plastic". My initial reaction, being the eco-minded person that I am, was one of excitement. Wow, I thought, this is great; think of all the room we'll save in the landfill. Then I thought about it again. Would these bottles really...
Travel > Ireland Destinations Travel destinations: Ireland: 7 of 17

It took me one night in Ireland to realize that the cities are not where it's at. So instead of sampling the brews in Temple Bar, I headed west, to Galway and the Aran Islands. Galway is a hip, vibrant backpacker haven, with busker-lined streets, great (though admittedly touristy) shops, and friendly locals, not to mention a...
Education > Early Childhood Ed Weighing alternatives to day care for working parents: 6 of 14

When deciding to go back to work after having a child, daycare often seems the only option. Unfortunately, we all know that it is not necessarily the best solution. Your kids often get sick, they may have anxiety about being left in an unfamiliar place, they may not always get the attention they need, and of course, it can b...
Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues The multiple uses of solar energy: 6 of 10

Solar energy has many more uses than powering our calculators, and is becoming an increasingly popular option for those choosing renewable energy sources on small or large scales. One of the easiest home applications for solar power is water heating. For solar water heating, a panel is installed on the roof of the house, whi...
Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues Bio-diesel: A renewable alternative to petroleum diesel fuel: 10 of 15

With Canada's recent announcement of new incentives for farmers to sell their crop for biofuels rather than foodstuffs in order to meet a target of up to 5% "renewables" in transportation fuel by 2010, many of us are wondering how the government managed to get so confused about what constitutes a renewable fuel. This scheme ...