I am privileged to be asked to serve as the keynote speaker for Canada’s 9th Annual Water Summit, but the honor is mine. This is an opportunity for me to learn. It is only fitting to begin my journey into Canada’s water resources at Canada’s 9th Annual Water Summit in Vancouver. Hundreds of policymakers, engineers and students gathered to plot the future course of sanitation, supply, and protection. The conference was opened by First Nation’s representations who offered a special prayer in addition to highlighting issues faced by their communities across the country. It is embarrassing to note how compromised the…
Our favorite guest blogger and green guru Gus Stewart is offering up another great column chocked full of information about taking care of your lawn in a responsible way. 7 Eco-Friendly Tips for Taking Care of Your Yard We all want to take better care of our environment. One of the best ways we can care for our planet is to limit the amount of precious resources we use each year, including water. If you have a lawn or garden, however, it can be tricky to conserve water while caring for your plants. Luckily, there are a few practical ways…
People often ask how long it takes me to prepare for a project. In some ways, I have made a lifetime of preparations for each endeavor that I embark upon. This time I am headed back to the northern reaches of my home country to shoot a story about climate change for a documentary film called “Under Thin Ice.” It will air on the esteemed program “Nature of Things,” in Canada and on media outlets around the world. It is an ambitious project that has been in pre-production for more than two years. This week I am handling the last…
I’m pleased to offer a link to a new film from Schoolyard Films: Clear Water, Clean Water? Exploring the Floridan Aquifer. I’m proud to have helped bring this film, at no charge, to teachers or anyone interested in learning more about water resources in Florida.
In recognition of World Water Day, I have launched a Google Voyager story in partnership with Canadian Geographic. It is a really exciting new way to tell multimedia stories. Enjoy my journey Into The Planet!