Can a city feed itself?
May 15, 2008
American Farmland Trust has received a grant to research the feasiblity of San Fransisco feeding itself. This is a very progressive thought, and something that may be a need to be a reality for cities across the world as population grows and farm land continues to shrink.
GE… Speak Out.
May 15, 2008
Earlier this month, Quebec MP Gilles Perron tabled for second reading a private member’s Bill, C-517, which if passed will provide mandatory labelling of genetically engineered foods in Canada. Make your voice heard and support this important legislation.
Salmon shortage.
May 12, 2008
We are on the edge a salmon crisis on the West Coast. California and Oregon have shut down their Chinook salmon fishing for the first time in 150 years, and fisherman are seeking disaster relief. What does this mean for us in BC?
Podcast with author James Glave
May 11, 2008
A veteran writer turns his obsession with detail into a building project.
In his forthcoming book now released book, Almost Green, James Glave tells the story of building a green studio in the front yard – and changing his life forever.
Recording at James Glave’s eco-shed on Bowen Island.
The book will be published in the fall of 2008 by Skyhorse Publishing in the US, and by Greystone Books in Canada.
Read more about James Glave on his web site, www.glave.com
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Robert’s notes…
I’ve known James since the mid-90’s. We both fumbled our way onto the then new world wide web – he was with Vancouver Magazine and I was with CBC Vancouver.
I always looked forward to seeing a new magazine article by James – they were smart, witty and superbly crafted. He brought the same high quality to his online work; it stood out then, and it stands out now.
When he left Vancouver for San Francisco and Wired News in 1997, many of us were envious of his determination to carve out a living ‘on the internet’. He became a regular guest speaker at the Simon Fraser University summer web publishing courses, and he regaled us with news from the front lines of life in Silicon Valley.
I’m glad James is back in Vancouver – and thrilled to see him bringing outstanding journalism and his determined voice to stories about the environment and sustainability.
While we wait for his book to come out – do check out his mini-book Buck The System on his web site – add your contribution to his PayPal fund – and enjoy the articles he’s distributing online.
