Environmental Health

Jan
16
2014

Phasing-Out Alberta Coal Power — A Panel Discussion

Centre for Health Promotion Studies
Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment
Asthma Society of Canada
Jan 16 2014 - 7:00pm

Phasing-Out Alberta Coal-Power Event Poster

A Panel Discussion

  • Joe Anglin, MLA, Wildrose
  • Hon. Donna Kennedy-Glans, MLA, Associate Minister of Electricity & Renewable Energy
  • Rachel Notley, MLA, NDP
  • David Swann, MLA, Liberal

Free Event. All Welcome! Read More

Facebook Event Page

Location

Room 1 490
Edmonton Clinic Health Academy (University of Alberta)
Edmonton , AB
See map: Google Maps
Atmosphere
Energy
Air Quality
Coal
Electricity Generation & Transmission
Environmental Health

AEN Fall Meetings 2013

Alberta Environmental Network

You are invited to attend the 2013 Alberta Environmental Network Fall Meetings. This gathering is a great opportunity for ENGOs to get together, connect, and collaborate on strengthening the environmental movement in Alberta. Read More

Register online

Location

Bennett Centre
9703 94 Street NW
Edmonton , AB
See map: Google Maps
Alberta Environmental Network
Climate Change
Fresh Water
Atmosphere
Energy
Environmental Law & Policy
Air Quality
Coal
Electricity Generation & Transmission
Environmental Health
Jun
10
2013

Cheap Power At What Cost?

Carbon Conversations
Jun 10 2013 - 1:30pm

A Panel Discussion on the Health Impacts of Alberta's Heavy Reliance on Coal-Fired Power Plants

  • doors open 7pm, panel begins at 7:30pm
  • Coffee, tea & snacks provided
  • Free admission but donations gratefully accepted.

For further details or to RSVP: [email protected] or 403-282-4608 Read More

Location

Knox United Church (Basement Theatre)
506 4 Street SW
Calgary , AB
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Energy
Coal
Electricity Generation & Transmission
Environmental Health
Nov
23
2011

Toxic Bodies Lecture Series: Canada’s ‘Rogue Nation’ Position on Asbestos

Environmental Research & Studies Centre
Nov 23 2011 - 1:30am

Dr. Colin Soskolne
Doors open 6:30PM, fee by donation

The first lecture in the 2011/2012 Toxic Bodies Lecture Series:  Read More

Source: Environmental Research & Studies Centre

Location

TELUS World of Science
Edmonton , AB
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Environmental Law & Policy
Toxics
Hazardous Waste
Environmental Health
Nov
18
2011

Sustainability Speaker Series: “The Story of Stuff” with Annie Leonard

U of A Office of Sustainability
Nov 18 2011 - 2:00am to 3:30am

Tickets: $5 On sale now! 

Click here to purchase online at Tix on the Square or grab yours on campus at the Infolink booths located in HUB, SUB, CAB and ETLC.

The Office of Sustainability invites you to attend the second presentation in our 2011-2012 Sustainability Speaker Series, “The Story of Stuff,” presented by Annie Leonard. Read More

Source: U of A Office of Sustainability

Location

Room 11
Tory Lecture Theatre — University of Alberta
Edmonton , AB
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Environment & Society
Toxics
Consumerism
Environmental Health
Environmental Justice
Oct
29
2011

Health Canada's Hazardcheck

Health Canada
Home Depot
Summerhill Impact
Oct 29 2011 - 4:00pm to Oct 30 2011 - 9:00pm
Nov 5 2011 - 4:00pm to Nov 6 2011 - 10:00pm

Time: 10am-3pm

Did you know? Canadians spend an average of 90% of their time indoors, so it’s important that our homes are safe and healthy places to live. At the Hazardcheck event, a Summerhill Impact representative will provide information on health risks that may be present in your home, such as carbon monoxide, radon, lead and mould, and their potential health impacts. For more information, and a list of store locations near you, visit: www.summerhillgroup.ca/hazardcheck. Read More

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Locations

Select Home Depot locations Edmonton , AB
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Select Home Depot locations Calgary , AB
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Toxics
Air Quality
Built Environment
Environmental Health
May
04
2011

Alta. oil pipeline leaked 28,000 barrels - Emergency crews working to clean up massive leak northeast of Peace River

CBC

May 3, 2011 4:50 PM MT

A pipeline break northeast of Peace River, Alta., has leaked 28,000 barrels of crude oil, during what is now considered to be one of the largest spills in the province's history.

The leak from the Plains Midstream Canada pipeline, discovered Friday, was originally thought to have involved several hundred barrels of oil. Read More

Alta. oil pipeline leaked 28,000 barrels
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Energy
Environmental Health
News & Announcements
Mar
08
2011

New research centre to study Canadians most affected by unhealthy environments

Centre for Environmental Health Equity

A new Canadian research centre has been launched to investigate and respond to the concerns of those most impacted by environmental health problems in Canada.

The Centre for Environmental Health Equity is putting its research agenda into the hands of communities to shine a light on the often-untold experiences of Canadians who bear the brunt of unhealthy environments. Read More

Environment & Society
Environmental Health
Mar
27
2011

Red Deer Seedy Sunday

ReThink Red Deer
Mar 27 2011 - 5:00pm to 11:00pm

Red Deer Seedy Sunday is part of the worldwide Seedy Saturday/Sunday events that celebrate open-pollinated seeds. In Red Deer, the event is citizen-driven; coordinated with the support of Seeds of Diversity Canada, Spruce Lane Organic Farm, Kerry Wood Nature Centre, the Red Deer Garden Club, and The Root Cellar: ecoStore & Apothecary (a project of ReThink Red Deer's Centre for Urban Agriculture). Read More

Source: ReThink Red Deer
Source: Facebook page

Location

Kerry Wood Nature Centre
Red Deer , AB
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ReThink Red Deer
Sustainability
Agriculture
Food Issues
Environmental Education
Ethics, Spirituality & Philosophy
Lifestyle
Sustainable Communities
Environmental Activism
Food Security
Local Food
Environmental Health
GM Food & Agriculture
Permaculture
Jan
29
2011

Level One Urban Beekeeping Course

ReThink Red Deer
Pure Earth Organics
Jan 29 2011 - 5:00pm to Jan 31 2011 - 1:00am

Location: Pure Earth Organics - #12 - 5579 47th St., Red Deer

Saturday January 29th & 30th, 2011
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (both days)

Apiaries and Bees for Communities (A.B.C.) is pleased to offer a Level One Beekeeping Certificate for hobbiest beekeepers in an urban and rural setting. This 16-hour intensive program will offer everything you need to know to begin beekeeping. Read More

A.B.C. Apiaries & Bees for Communities
ReThink Red Deer
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Wildlife Protection
Sustainability
Agriculture
Food Issues
Environmental Education
Ethics, Spirituality & Philosophy
Lifestyle
Peace & the Environment
Sustainable Communities
Business & the Environment
Environmental Activism
Food Security
Local Food
Environmental Health
GM Food & Agriculture
Permaculture

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