Lianne Lavoie

Winnipeg, Canada

I'm a vegetarian, and an activist in any cause I get a chance to be active in. In the past I've been more active in animal rights, but I've recently expanded more into other areas. I am an avid cyclist. I try to green my life in every way I can, and push for others to do the same. I enjoy picking up litter in my community (though it also makes me angry at people who litter). I have a blog about living a greener life, called An Effort in Green.

I'm a fourth year computer science student at the University of Manitoba, with a minor in philosophy. I play the piano, and I'm a belly dancer and ballroom dancer. I love candy. I'm a bibliophile, which means 'a lover and collector of books.'

http://an-effort-in-green.blogspot.com

Lianne signed the petition | 5 months ago

McIntosh County Georgia Schools: Allow my transgender son to use a safe restroom at school!
Lianne signed the petition | 7 months ago

Don't Segregate Menstruating Girls in Public Schools
Lianne signed the petition | 10 months ago

Demand that the employees on duty at McDonald's be held responsible in the beating of a trans woman
Lianne signed the petition | 10 months ago

Tell Walmart: Don't sell "Duke Nukem Forever" with "Babe-Slapping Mode"
Lianne signed the petition | 10 months ago

Tell HarperCollins: Limited Checkouts on eBooks is Wrong for Libraries
Lianne signed the petition | 10 months ago

Tell Major League Baseball to Knock Tobacco Out of the Park
Lianne signed the petition | 10 months ago

Save Khimki Forest: Stand with Russia's Human Rights and Environmental Activists
Lianne signed the petition | 12 months ago

Cancel Trademarks on Urban Homestead and Urban Homesteading
Lianne signed the petition | about 1 year ago

Elle Magazine: Apologize for Trying to 'Whiten' Indian Skin
Lianne commented on the article | over 1 year ago

Let There Be White!

I live in a fairly old neighbourhood, and our roof as well as a lot of others nearby, while not white, are light grey, which I imagine is still helpful? This is a clever idea, but I've always wondered, what effect does a white roof have in the winter? Would it decrease the temperature then as well, causing the furnace to be used more? If so, then it wouldn't be worth it in my climate (the Canadian prairies), since I only use the air conditioning a few days a year (only when the temperature goes over 30ish C), whereas the furnace is on for quite a few months. Does anyone know what the effects are in cold weather?