Environmental

Global warming is one of the most popular topics of news programs and worldwide media. The basic assertion of global warming is that the surface of the earth is increasing in temperature. That assertion also implies that human industrial activities are responsible for this temperature increase. A consensus of worldwide scientists recently issued a statement [...]

The Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) distributed about 60,000 plastic bags to customers last year. Starting this summer, the VIRL will no longer be supplying plastic shopping bags in it’s library branches. The library stated that concern for environmental issues were key to the decision. Customers are being urged to bring their own recycled bags, [...]