Ontario’s Greenbelt celebrated its 5th birthday this week with initial opposition largely dissipated and several efforts now underway to expand the protection of agricultural lands.

From Environmental Working Group (http://www.ewg.org)

Our lives are filled with plastics. What are they made from - and are they safe?

Are you trying to reduce your family's exposure to flame retardants, bisphenol A and other toxics? They are associated with long-term health effects - especially in children.

Canada now has its first funeral home certified by the Green Burial Council (an independant non profit international organization). Smith Funeral Home in Burlington offers some green alternatives.

Need help deciding between Nuclear energy & Wind energy? This dilemma is examined in the following article which compares them from inception to use. http://www.greenleft.org.au/2006/682/7930