My Generation

Welcome to My Generation. If you are interested in energy conservation, if you are curious about how you can play a role in sustainability, if you are looking for challenges and opportunities in helping to power a better tomorrow, you're in the right place.
Algae bloom

Replacing gasoline with plants

In the future, the near future, we may be running our cars with plants. One company is creating fuel from algae. Read more.
Abbie & Nikita Thompson

Making movies with the Thompson twins

Abbie and Nikita Thompson were runners up in the video category of last year's Invent the Future competition. The message of their short film, "Drowning in Consumer Goods", was simple: Stop buying things you don't need. Read more.


Cameron Bright, ITF 2009 judge

Celebrity judges for Invent the Future

Have you been wondering who will be deciding which videos and essays are the best of the Invent the Future bunch? Well, they are actors and athletes and activists and teachers and leaders. Including B.C.-native Cameron Bright. Read more.

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Rogers Santa Claus Parade
Dec. 6
Downtown Vancouver
The parade route goes down Georgia Street and turns south on Granville. The fun starts at 1 p.m. Rogers Santa Claus Parade website

Power the Games Tour
starting in May 2009
Experience the Olympic story and see how it relates to B.C. and our energy future.
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