Each of us has our own coping style to deal with stress. But managing stress successfully requires an awareness of our stressors and a plan to deal with them.Our society is progressing rapidly, at wha
Whether microwaves are safe has been debated since their introduction into the kitchen in 1947. We look at the facts on microwave ovens.Microwave ovens have been around for decades. Terminology such a
The Northern Gateway Pipeline is more than a pipedream. Enbridge has plans to build a 1,700-kilometre pipeline from northern Alberta to the BC coast.Last spring and summer, stark images of gushing oil
Life coaching may be the answer if youre looking for a new career but are confused by the options. What is life coaching all about and can it benefit you?You’re looking for a new career but are confu
Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) are man-made greenhouse gases, and yet their emissions have a much higher global-warming potential than that of carbon dioxide.They’re invisible, nontoxic, and ozone friendly
Announcing the winners of the 2010 Youth for Sustainability (Y4S) competition, an environmental contest sponsored by Spiral Table.Half a year ago a dedicated group of business leaders in the Canadian
When \"eco-friendliness\" began stuffing shelves, alive told readers about greenwashing, a marketing trend where corporations were greening up merely by saying so.Two years ago when “eco-friendliness” b
Keeping pet fish no longer consists of putting two goldfish in a glass bowl. To keep fish healthy, they need a clean, eco-friendly aquarium environment.A splash in the right direction Keeping pet fish
Clothing makes the man (or woman) itchy. Materials such as wool or leather, finishes, and dyes can irritate sensitive skin if you have a fabric allergy.We\'ve all seen the magazine articles blacking
Urban gardening is growing in popularity. Dont have a yard? Try your hand at container gardening. Our tips will help you get started.Graduating from greenhorn to green thumbReady to pitch the pansies
