spring 2008
Life and times in Kitsilano
Every year, we are asked to fundraise. I understand the need, but am I the only one tired of trying to flog Entertainment Books to everyone I know?
How to kill a pine tree
An animated explanation of how British Columbia's mountain pine beetle goes about its dastardly work.
A note of dissent
"If you're so tired of 'green this' and 'eco that'... then why are you on the Granville website? Hype is good... change is better!"
On alt-transport
"I would LOVE to have one of those rickshaws!! It's so stylish, I can take my daughter to school, do my grocery runs, be friendly to the environment and get fit all at the same time!!"
   
   
   
     
 
  Hard times at General Motors
As the rest of the auto industry embraces hybrids, GM is rolling out some sweet logos.
 
     
 
  Glaciers get indoor plumbing
A series of breathtaking and ominous photos of the Greenland ice sheet from our friends at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute.
 
     
 
  The dirt on green cleaners
Outing the caustic chemicals in your closet and investigating the phenomenon of "dryer balls."
 
     
 
  How sustainable are you?
No, not your behavior – you, your body. Take the Vitality Compass test, and try to keep the lying to a minimum, will ya?
 
     
 
 
     
 
  Danger on tap
Once again, British Columbia ranks near the top of the nation. Hold the applause – our high placing is in boil-water advisories.
 
     
    Penance for your carbon sins
The market is hot for carbon offsets. The question is, are they worth the price?
 
     
 
 
     
 
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