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Trees as a Source of Greenhouse Gases
Seeded on Thu Feb 18, 2010 12:31 PM EST (Discovery.com)
A brief, but witty article on how methane gas released from soil by tree roots is a factor in climate change. An interesting read, and a good topic of discussion on the far reaching implications and issues surrounding this sensitive topic. Now, what do we do about it?
The Bulletin is Downtown Toronto's Best Read Community Newspaper
Seeded on Mon Jan 25, 2010 12:13 PM EST (The Bulletin)
A kind article written about our program and the overall benefit of planting trees to create a strong urban forest.
NASA - Ecosystem, Vegetation Affect Intensity of Urban Heat Island Effect
Seeded on Tue Jan 5, 2010 12:45 PM EST (nasa.gov)
NASA presents findings on urban centres founded in previously heavily vegetated areas -- the urban heat island effect
GM's Money Trees | Mother Jones
Seeded on Mon Jan 4, 2010 5:02 PM EST (MotherJones.com)
Carbon sequestering with social implications - Can offsets like this work, or do we need to rethink such plans on a much deeper level?
Earth Day Canada Fund Awards $378,000 to Ontario eco projects
Seeded on Tue Dec 8, 2009 11:42 AM EST (Work Cabin)
"The Earth Day Canada Community Environment Fund was launched in June of this year to provide financial support to community-based environmental initiatives and create opportunities for grassroots not-for-profit organizations and local schools to develop sustainable projects to f …
Made-in-the-shade urban forestry dollars about to be axed
Seeded on Mon Dec 7, 2009 12:07 PM EST (San Diego News Online - San Diego County - Travel - Hotels - Sports)
Anne S. Fege and Tershia d'Elgin highlight the importance of San Diego's threatened Urban Forester position - one that they say has saved the city millions and made their city a better place. from the article:
Dire future for our urban forest
Seeded on Fri Dec 4, 2009 6:14 PM EST (The Edmonton Journal)
How will our urban forests fare in the wake of global warming? This article outlines why watering trees is so important and possible solutions to impending droughts. The loss of Edmonton trees has been linked to a combination of drought and insect attacks.
How Well Do You Know Your Own Backyard? : Planet Green
Seeded on Fri Dec 4, 2009 1:09 PM EST (Discovery.com)
The importance of native species, a crucial component of a healthy urban forest. How well do you know your own backyard?
Metro - First of 150 saplings from the Anne Frank tree planted in Amsterdam
Seeded on Fri Dec 4, 2009 12:38 PM EST (Toronto Metro)
Anne Frank's favourite tree lives on as 150 cloned saplings are planted in Amsterdam. Talk about a community connected to their trees!
Volunteer spirit takes root in tree program | Richmond Times-Dispatch
Seeded on Wed Dec 2, 2009 1:38 PM EST (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Richmond, Virginia gets a makeover thanks to a group of dedicated stewards of the urban forest. In a great show of solidarity, the community got together to plant fresh life into a land that was recently struck by tragedy.
Metro - A seasonal tree can be a decade in the making
Seeded on Tue Dec 1, 2009 12:56 PM EST (Metro)
How Sustainable are your Christmas traditions? Mat Lecompte takes a look at how a century-old tradition stacks up for today's eco-conscious consumer.
David Suzuki: Protecting nature in our neighbourhoods saves us money | Vancouver, Canada | Straight.com
Seeded on Thu Nov 26, 2009 1:56 PM EST (The Vancouver Straight)
David Suzuki takes an in-depth look at how investment in natural ecosystems, including a strong urban forest, have long term benefits both environmentally and financially.
Greentech Media: DOE Doles Out $620M for Smart Grid
Seeded on Tue Nov 24, 2009 3:10 PM EST (Green Tech Media)
Feds fund green program, but where are the trees?
A tree grows (and dies) in Brooklyn -- latimes.com
Seeded on Tue Nov 24, 2009 2:36 PM EST (The L.A. Times)
New Yorkers grow agitated as tree planting initiative moves forward.
Metro - Canadian tree saplings go aloft with shuttle Atlantis to space station
Seeded on Wed Nov 18, 2009 11:31 AM EST (Metro)
Canadian Trees go zero G - NASA sends of Canadian Trees to test the formation of wood without gravity.
Weekly column introduces you to a Different neighbouring tree
Seeded on Mon Nov 9, 2009 3:33 PM EST (The Montreal Gazette)
Montreal Gazette Introduces a new weekly Column, garnering support for the urban forests in North America. This will engage the public and help to educate in an interesting and novel way.
Toronto's oldest tree - thestar.com
Seeded on Mon Nov 9, 2009 12:53 PM EST (Toronto Star)
Toronto's oldest tree gets some recognition.
LEAF's Backyard Tree Planting Program Is Growing Roots at Mybackyardtree.Ca
Seeded on Fri Nov 6, 2009 1:09 PM EST (istockanalyst.com)
The expansion of the Backyard Tree Planting Program spells a positive direction in building the Urban Forest and ultimately combating climate change. Invest in trees and reap the benefits of everything from lower hydro bills to cleaner air.
Taking T.O. off the grid
Seeded on Tue Nov 3, 2009 12:03 PM EST (Everything Toronto)
New Energy Plans put Toronto on the forefront of the green energy revolution. "...renewable energy projects will now get fast-tracked, and thanks to a new feed-in tariff plan, anyone and everyone who wants to get in on the sustainable..."
Scaling Up Saharan Solar
Seeded on Tue Nov 3, 2009 11:58 AM EST (Discovery.com)
Twelve European businesses that form the Desertec Industrial Initiative consortium just signed a pact on Friday in Munich to erect parabolic mirrors on more than 6,500 square miles in the desert. The mirrors will concentrate the sun's rays...
Best green org
Seeded on Tue Nov 3, 2009 11:04 AM EST (Everything Toronto)
Ontario Green Energy Act wins best Green Organization in NOW! Magazine's Best Of Toronto.
OriginOil Chief Scientist to Speak at BioEnergy Day 2009 Conference in Toronto
Seeded on Tue Nov 3, 2009 11:02 AM EST (Reuters)
OriginOil, a company that plans to replace "dirty" biofuels with a clean alternative, will be bringing their research to Toronto to join other forward thinking companies at BioEnergy Day 2009 on November 24th 2009.
Researchers try to save stricken elms
Seeded on Wed Oct 21, 2009 3:49 PM EDT (Toronto Star)
Researchers in Ontario have discovered a way to combat Dutch elm disease by combining new-age technology and good old fashioned farming, a process that may yield unprecedented breakthroughs and save our elms.
Hamilton College to offer tree tours
Seeded on Wed Oct 21, 2009 1:39 PM EDT (The Utica OD)
Hamilton College, NY, will be offering their own version of tree tours this Autumn. A great community program to educate, and enhance urban forests in North America.
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Metro - First of 150 saplings from the Anne Frank tree planted in Amsterdam
How Well Do You Know Your Own Backyard? : Planet Green
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How Well Do You Know Your Own Backyard? : Planet Green
How Well Do You Know Your Own Backyard? : Planet Green
A tree grows (and dies) in Brooklyn -- latimes.com