Until the advent of fossil fuels, for thousands of years, wood was the primary source of energy for human populations. Today, over 2 billion people worldwide, in rural and urban areas, still rely on wood for their primary energy needs. Wood constitutes the primary source of energy for cooking and heating in many developing countries, where nearly 90 per cent of fuelwood and charcoal is consumed. Regions with the greatest incidence of poverty, most notably Sub-Saharan Africa and low income … [Read more...]
Give Yourself a Break, take a One-Day Vacation!
September 14, 2013 by
Take a One-Day Vacation! What do you do when you're stressed, swamped or seriously overwhelmed? How's this for a terrific idea? Just be-gone! Take the plunge for just one day! Give yourself a break! Throw the suitcases in the car and head out! What can you do for just one day? Use your imagination! A one-day vacation is having nothing to do and all day to do it in. First... if you are a digital addict, get unplugged. Get more bang for your time-off by totally unplugging from your … [Read more...]
Amazon at risk: 4 days left – Avaaz.org
August 17, 2011 by
Incredible! Over 740,000 signers -- let's reach one million in time to join massive marches for forest protection across Brazil. Sign now and send to everyone. Dear friends, The Amazon is in serious danger. The Brazilian Senate is about to endorse a bill that would dangerously weaken protection of this global treasure. But in four days, indigenous people will lead marches across Brazil calling to stop the destruction. Let’s stand with them and make this a global march to save the … [Read more...]
Madeleine Marentette is Taking Action with Summer Conference!
June 3, 2011 by
Contact Us Meet some of Team Grail! Grail Springs Retreat 2004 Bay Lake Road Bancroft, Ontario K0L 1C0 877-553-5772 View Entire Grail Springs Calendar of Events … [Read more...]
INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE FOREST, 2011
April 17, 2011 by
A Celebration of Women celebrates with the United Nations all the efforts that are being made to refurbish our forest terretories around the world. Without our forests, the quality of our lives will drastically change; if even exist. One example is the Brazilian Rainforest: The Discovery Coast Atlantic Forest Reserves, in the states of Bahia and Espírito Santo, consist of eight separate protected areas containing 112,000 ha of Atlantic forest and associated shrub (restingas). The … [Read more...]
