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Monthly Archives: February 2008

City Densities

February 18, 2008 – 1:48 pm

The Tyee has a great article on city densities and how a city needs to change as the number of people that live within a specific area increases. That said, the question that comes to mind is — how do we appropriately shape city areas based on demographics or population?
Erick Villagomez makes an interesting [...]

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Changing Behaviour for the Environment

February 6, 2008 – 6:06 pm

Robin Chase, the founder of Zipcar, makes an excellent case for how wireless technology can change our behaviour. I like wireless technology — it has the potential to help with so many issues from e-books, to pure person to person communication, flow of information and simply allowing people to change their lifestyle, if they [...]

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Do You Care About Nature?

February 6, 2008 – 4:08 pm

I ran across this article on The Nature Conservancy through digg earlier today.
Nature recreation worldwide — from camping, hunting and fishing to park visitation — has declined sharply since the 1980s, and the negative consequences for nature and conservation could soon be profound, says a new study sponsored by The Nature Conservancy.
I’m not surprised by [...]

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What are you willing to do?

February 5, 2008 – 7:03 pm

World Wildlife Canada is holding its 18th Annual CN Tower Climb — I’m sure many Torontonians will join in to raise money for the cause — how’re you supporting your cause?
I may or may not join in on the fun. Unfortunately, I’m a tad tied up with work and school…

Photograph by Bill Wrigley

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A Relationship between Humans and Nature

February 3, 2008 – 5:19 pm

I was reminded of it when I watched Princess Mononoke today… great 10 minute summary on YouTube.

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