Green Genie

Google’s NEW Green Building

It was breaking news that we officially have a new #1 loved brand (Apple) and it wasn’t really too much of a surprise. Apple is killing it and yes they have made some great green initiatives, but lately there hasn’t been much development in that area. In steps Google…. An amazing company, spending millions on innovation and these innovations are well beyond the realm of their amazing search engine. Electric cars is the well known green innovation by Google, but [...]

An Electric (Car) Update!

Today I bring you more on the developing story of electric cars. Today’s gas price (in Toronto)… $136.5/litre!! As I’ve mentioned before, we are seeing more and more electric cars. Are we going to be seeing an overnight switch? No. This change to electric cars is going to take decades, partially due to the technology to further develop but the majority of the wait will be for the development of the required infrastructure to support such a change in technology. [...]

Never Forget This Day!

Let’s take a look at a few numbers: Gas prices in Toronto Canada on April 19th 2011: 133.9/litre BP’s Fourth Quarter Profits: $4.36 billion As of March 31st 2011, BP has spent $754 million on the gulf recovery. However, before you get too excited about that number, I have a few more number…. Of that $754 million: The sewer department in nearby Gulfport bought a $300,000 vacuum truck that never sucked up a drop of oil. Biloxi, Mississippi bought a [...]

The Harsh Truth of Human Exploration

The reach of humans within its own world is amazing. Besides the deep canyons of the ocean (and humans are beginning to explore these now) there is not many places on their earth humans have yet to go. One of first and most iconic accomplishments of human exploration was the climbing of Mt. Everest. An impossible, made possible, on the strength and perseverance of the human will. Many have re-enacted this feat through the decades and now we have come [...]

Did the Joker (Us) actually kill the Batman (Bats)?

Today’s blog is all about bats. Now yes I am just as eager as the next person about the Dark Knight Rises, its cast, and I think it will meet expectations, but I’m talking real bats. In real life, let’s face it, bats get a bad rep. If seen anywhere besides way up in the sky, far away from you, people freak when a bat is around. Truth is, environmentally speaking, bats are incredibly important to the ecosystem, way more than you would [...]

Earth Hour?

I believe everyone asked that exact question on the morning of Sunday March 27th. In previous years, Earth Hour had been a growing force bringing climate change to the forefront of everyone’s mind for that one day in the year. But what happened this year? You would think with year over year success there will be an increased budget, capitalization of social media, celebrity endorsements, the works!? However, there wasn’t. In fact, there was nothing, just the same methods and [...]

Electric Cars are here and it’s great, but ask yourself this first…

The time has finally come…almost. Canadians can expect to have the option to buy electric cars by the summer/fall of 2011. Now yes this is amazing and yes we are making a step in the right direction, but do your research first. The Ford Electric Focus, the Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf are all set to reach the Canadian market, but which one to choose (should you have the financial means)? Here is a great article to get you thinking [...]

BBC’s Human Planet is coming to North America

I don’t think there are too many people out there that didn’t enjoy the Discovery Channel’s TV series “Planet Earth” and “Life”. Whether it was for the stunning cinematography, the educational purposes or just the fact that it was a relaxing show to watch on a sleepy Sunday, they were amazing! Next up? Human Planet. Taking more than four years to make, Human Planet is a close look at human beings ability to survive and thrive on Earth. It really [...]

Still using that out of date “Evil Oil”?

Why not switch to Stephan Harper’s new and improved "Ethical Oil"?! The Middle East is in new state of unrest and all people want to know is what is going to happen to the price of gas? Honestly people, if this isn’t a wake up that we need to change and stop our addiction to oil, than I don’t know what is.

Living Green in the Big City without the Big Budget!

Design is an amazing thing, it has the ability to shape a persons perception and give way to a new process of thought and outlook. The home above, does not look like a futuristic home from space. It actually almost looks real and in a real city. Well if the shoe fits…. This is a real home in a real city. The city is Vancouver BC and the home, which looks like a normal home, is actually a laneway home [...]