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It was just ok…
Posted on March 29, 2010 by plugouttunein
So how many of you participated in Earth Hour last evening? I really enjoyed it – had a vegetarian dinner with family in candlelight, however, the rest of my neighbourhood didn’t seem too into the global initiative though, as their lights glowed throughout the night. Maybe I should have put up a little poster on [...]
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VOTE EARTH
Posted on March 27, 2010 by plugouttunein
So tonight I’m going to VOTE EARTH. Some of my friends disagree with Earth Hour as they believe it places too much hype over 1 hr of conservation when we should be focussing on making laws and policies about conservation that will last for years and change the structure of consumption around the globe. I [...]
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The OCP: Abbotsford Climate Action
Posted on March 27, 2010 by plugouttunein
This Thursday I went to check out the OCP Climate Action Plan created by the city of Abbotsford its developers: Carl Johannsen and Reuben Koole. I had just seen a presentation from them moments before the Open House and was interested in its efforts to reduce Abbotsford’s Carbon Footprint… There is a significant focus on [...]
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We be You Tubin!
Posted on March 19, 2010 by plugouttunein
As awkward as the title of this post is was as awkward as Prime Minister Harper’s interview on YouTube felt. I think the intention was to connect with Canadians at a more relaxed level. To really get into a discussion with people by entering their homes and offices, and ultimately their hearts… Well, I know [...]
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I’m the BC questioner
Posted on March 19, 2010 by plugouttunein
The announcement of Harper’s effort to try to connect with Canadians on YouTube originally seemed like a great idea. People would get the opportunity to ask for responses on issues of importance to them. Last Friday, I submitted my own question on the Plug Out Tune In YouTube Channel asking: ” In attending COP 15 [...]
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What’s your Carbon Footprint?
Posted on March 13, 2010 by plugouttunein
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Renewable Energy: ROR
Posted on March 12, 2010 by plugouttunein
So the whole aim of renewable energy is to provide energy that is sustainable. In that way, it is essential to ensure that the costs of implementing, using, and developing that energy has the smallest negative impact on the planet as possible. As a reply to my own question I asked about Run of River [...]
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A mini chat on environment…
Posted on March 11, 2010 by plugouttunein
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What about Run of River?
Posted on March 11, 2010 by plugouttunein
The concept of Run of River is one that ignites conversation within any group interested in the environment and renewable energy. Some say that it is the way of green tech in BC, while others say that the environmental impacts of run of river are in effect be greenwashed by the idea of alternative energy. [...]
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Budget Freeze= less research
Posted on March 10, 2010 by plugouttunein
Sorry, I’m going to get a little political on this one. So here it is everyone: one of the many things that have snuck by public attention with regards to the budget. While Harper introduced a classic diversionary tactic by proposing a change in the anthem, Canadians went crazy and rallied behind opposing that change. [...]
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Bill Gates on Energy
Posted on March 8, 2010 by plugouttunein
Maybe I’m being a little too cynical…I just don’t think that Brad Pitt is saving the world. Bill Gates on the other hand, is a different story. While a friend of a friend of mine has chosen to label Mr. Gates as a ‘socialist’ (yes that’s right a socialist…America’s richest man, and corporate icon in [...]
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FV Diversity
Posted on March 7, 2010 by plugouttunein
Friday evening held the Fraser Valley Cultural Diversity Awards at the Ramada Hotel in Abbotsford. It was my first time attending the event, and I really enjoyed it. The last few years I’ve worked with the Abbotsford Multicultural Festival, and it was a pleasure to participate in the awards as the festival was nominated. Diversity [...]
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Rotary Plugs Out!
Posted on March 7, 2010 by plugouttunein
Thursday was a highly enjoyable day as I met with the North Delta Afternoon Rotary Club as the guest speaker. I love Rotary! These international clubs have such a great program of service to others. My topic of presentation consisted of the lessons learned in Copenhagen, including an explanation of the new united movement behind [...]
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