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In light of recent events affecting Antarctica, it is more important than ever to learn and appreciate the beauty of this distant environment.
www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2017/07/under-antarctica-frozen-beauty-exotic-creatures-pengu…
Deepest Dive Under Antarctica Reveals a Shockingly Vibrant World
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Our special report offers a rare look at life beneath the frozen continent—where penguins, seals, and exotic creatures thrive.
A tasty alternative to composting your veggie scraps!
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How To Make Veggie Stock From Kitchen Scraps
Here is what you’ll need! How to Make Easy Veggie Stock With Kitchen Scraps Makes roughly 3 quarts INGREDIENTS Onions (tops, bottoms, and skins) Celery (tops…
One more example of how cities can help curb waste is happening right here in Markham!
It is estimated that the program "has diverted more than 1.4 million kg of clothing waste from landfills in less than a year."
www.thestar.com/news/gta/2017/05/17/markhams-unique-recycling-program-diverts-textile-waste-from-…
Markham’s unique recycling program diverts textile waste from landfill | Toronto Star
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Markham’s textile recycling program diverted 1.4 million kilograms of clothes from landfill in less than a year
Yesterday night Toronto’s city council unanimously passed the ambitious Transform T.O. Climate Plan. The Plan aims to transition Toronto to a low-carbon city by 2050 with a focus on energy efficiency in buildings and a shift away from fossil fuels for transportation and energy supply.
www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2017/07/04/city-council-unanimously-passes-transformto-climate-pla…
City council unanimously passes TransformTO climate plan | Toronto Star
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Not yet clear if it will be funded fully after motion called for business case analyses of the various recommended actions.