PostedDec 20, 2021 | e-vehicles, energy, GenZ Electric Vehicle Education Project, lifestyle, news, opinion, sustainability, technology
In the spring of 2021 GTEC partnered with Lunge Systems in developing an AI mediated application that GTEC used to deliver an online educational program about the electrification of transportation to two BC high schools. The program was called Gen Z Goes Electric. In...
PostedNov 16, 2021 | climate change, lifestyle, news, sustainability
Photo by @arvinoutside Introduction by Arden Henley On Thursday November 4th Doctors for Planetary Health held a rally on the steps of the BC Legislature. Below is the text of the speech given by Dr. Linda Thyer at this event. Linda is a family physician practicing at...
PostedAug 16, 2021 | lifestyle, sustainability
Written by Kim McLeod and Diana Klein We spend approximately 90% of our time indoors so let’s consider the air quality of our indoor spaces and how the air we breathe impacts our lives. The choices we make in creating our indoor spaces can make the difference between...
PostedAug 12, 2021 | climate change, energy, international news, lifestyle, news, opinion, policy, sustainability, urban horticulture
Briefing Notes Sixth IPCC Assessment Report: Implications and Responses Objective To provide an overview of the implications of the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report and actions that the Green Technology Education Centre proposes in response. About GTEC The Green...
PostedJun 9, 2021 | lifestyle, news, opinion, sustainability, technology
(Re-printed courtesy of Nada Grocery – https://www.nadagrocery.com/ ) As a marine biologist, Nada’s CEO & Co-Founder, Brianne Miller, has witnessed first-hand the devastating impact of plastic on the environment. It’s estimated that 9.1 billion tons of...
PostedMay 24, 2021 | lifestyle
By Scott Lawrance: Wilderness Vigils Tara Souch and I offer a wilderness solo opportunity each year on a quiet mountain on Salt Spring Island located on the traditional Indigenous territory of the Coast Salish peoples. We support participants in engaging in a four day...
