Archive for June, 2010
Can you trust supermarkets for sustainable seafood?
Buying sustainable seafood is important. It would be great if you could fish for your own supper, buy your seafood off the dock from a responsible fisherman or go to a trustworthy fishmonger who only sells sustainable fish. But more than likely, if you want seafood, it requires a trip to the supermarket. Read the rest of this entry »
Shark fin soup; will they say NO in Hong Kong and China?
There are signs that ordinary people are debating the shark fin issue in Hong Kong and China. Is this an indicator of shifting attitudes about this terrible practice in the world’s most populous country? Read the rest of this entry »
The Grouse Grind – the best way to get up the mountain
Countless numbers of tourists and sightseers go up Grouse Mountain in Vancouver on a quick gondola ride. All fun and comfortable but there is a much more exciting way to conquer this mountain. Read the rest of this entry »
Defeat for commercial whaling; the battle may be won but the war continues
On Wednesday, a proposal that would have allowed the resumption of commercial whaling was defeated at the International Whaling Commission’s annual meeting. The delegates were unable to agree on quota numbers for a proposed limited kill and Japan refused to abide by a clause to end hunting in the Antarctic. Read the rest of this entry »
Make your World Cup parties green; be an eco-friendly couch potato
We’re well into the World Cup. For some, the fixation with what’s on the TV screen may be taking a toll on your waistline. Don’t fret! This excitement only takes place once every four years and it’s good to enjoy the sporting spectacle. Have fun, scream and shout and have a green World Cup. Even couch potatoes can be environmentally-friendly. Read the rest of this entry »
Keep the whaling ban – scientists add their voice
Today, over 200 scientists from 30 countries urged the International Whaling Commission to maintain the moratorium on commercial whaling at the IWC annual conference. Read the rest of this entry »
Stop whaling – why and how you can get involved
The annual meeting of the International Whaling Commission takes place in Morocco this week. This meeting will be crucial because it will debate whether or not commercial whaling should be reinstated after a 24 year moratorium. Read the rest of this entry »
Bad fish – unsustainable seafood is still available
It is clear – in my neck of the woods on Canada’s West Coast – that there are poor choice/unsustainable seafoods available to purchase and consume. And we’re known as a “green” and eco-friendly lot! Read the rest of this entry »
It’s Sushi Day – lets do it with sustainable seafood
Tomorrow (June 18th), is International Sushi Day. Yes, it sounds like another artificially engineered occasion to promote a product but I will not be too cynical. I love sushi and it’s a good opportunity for those of us striving to be ocean-friendly to bring light to some of the important issues around seafood and ocean sustainability. Read the rest of this entry »
Dolphin-friendly tuna – is it a meaningless label?
Much of the canned tuna you see in the shops sport the label “dolphin-friendly” or “dolphin safe”. You would think that it means that all measures were taken to ensure dolphins weren’t harmed in catching your tuna.
That’s what I’d thought. But things are a bit more complicated so I’ve been doing a bit of research and snooping around at my local supermarket shelves. Read the rest of this entry »
