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Earth Day, April 22, 2009
In honour of Earth Day on Wednesday April 22nd, Metro is providing you with ways to go green and reduce your negative environmental impact.
April 22, 2009
There are things that only the world’s global newspaper can do.
Lose weight, save planet
April 22, 2009
Happy Earth Day. If you’re looking for something useful to do today (other than picking up a free coffee), you might try checking if you can see your toes.
Where to get your green on
April 22, 2009
It’s Earth Day across the world and Calgarians have many chances to go green today.
How nature can inspire design
April 22, 2009
Nature has always inspired mankind. Leonardo Da Vinci and the Wright brothers looked at birds in flight to inspire their flying devices.
April 17, 2009
The BBC series Planet Earth is one of the most remarkable pieces of documentary filmmaking ever produced.
April 13, 2009
In the second of a series of behind-the-scenes videos, Disney gives a sneak peak at the first movie from Disney Nature: Earth, being released in theatres on April 22nd.
April 06, 2009
In the second of a series of behind-the-scenes videos, Disney gives a sneak peak at the first movie from Disney Nature: Earth, being released in theatres on April 22nd.
Every week, 37 million people in 20 countries read Metro
April 22, 2009
Imagine if all of those readers — if all of us — banded together to change the world? What a difference 37 million makes ...
More plastic than plankton
April 22, 2009
At the heart of the oceans, areas as big as France, maybe more, are covered in garbage.
Canaries in global coal mine
April 22, 2009
Their are numerous warning signs that global warming is affecting the Earth as we know it.
Look after the planet – and look after yourself
April 22, 2009
Most of us see trees, gardens, maybe even some fields or a river during our daily commute.
Toyota Prius reinvented
April 22, 2009
I’m standing on the gas, the pedal flat to the floor and that’s where it’s gonna stay, fuel economy be damned.
Harrison Ford leads new green initiative
April 21, 2009
He immortalized Indiana Jones. He has been People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive. One of the most successful film actors of all time, Harrison Ford is also a long-time environmental activist.
A race against time
April 21, 2009
The excitement is as crisp as the ice covering everything. Children are getting last-minute advice from anxious parents, or they study the vast expanse of white ahead of them, their eyes squinting against the brilliant sun.
Feds need to follow U.S. in cap-and-trade
April 21, 2009
U.S. President Barack Obama’s proposed 2010 budget makes it clear he intends to achieve significant progress on climate change and clean energy, despite the formidable economic crisis.
Three great all-natural skin products
April 21, 2009
It’s Earth Month, which makes April a good time to re-examine your skin regimen. Here are three green products that will make your conscience and your skin feel good.
From field to fork
April 21, 2009
Even in tough financial times, shoppers across Canada are choosing to buy organically grown food.
Greening your intimate life
April 21, 2009
Here are 10 ways to make your sex life a little more eco-friendly.
Musical revolution
April 21, 2009
If you’re a music fan with a sizeable collection of compact discs, adding to that library is threatening to become a thing of the past.
Get your butt on a bike for Earth Day
April 20, 2009
The plan he’s peddling may seem far-fetched. Try and coax 10 per cent of Calgary’s automobile-centric commuters out of the cosy confines of their compacts, station wagons and SUVs and onto a bicycle seat on a daily basis.
Simple ways to celebrate
April 20, 2009
It’s Earth Day on Wednesday, and while saving the planet is serious business, you may as well have fun while you’re at it.
Getting by sans fridge
April 16, 2009
Andrea Peloso unplugged her fridge two years ago, turning it into a storage cupboard instead.
Urban farmers cropping up
April 16, 2009
As food prices rocket and household budgets are cut, people are looking to grow their own, not just in the countryside, but in town too.
Eco-accessorizing
April 16, 2009
Get a little greener with jewelry, bags, shoes and more made with found, vintage, recycled, renewable, natural and organic materials.
Canadiana in a pastry cup
April 16, 2009
As we celebrate Earth Day next week, our thoughts turn to the upcoming growing season as many are itching to get out and prepare our gardens for planting.
Explosion of flowers
April 14, 2009
Take back the pavement. That’s one of the slogans of a new campaign by Lush, makers of handmade cosmetics.
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