Jun 20, 2018
Two important stories about seed and Monsanto
Two stories once again are showing how carelessness in food production and a lax regulatory framework, as well as popular pressure and resistance on food issues, can have dramatic results.
Environment
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Jun 19, 2018  Energy efficiency and technology squeeze the carbon bubbleDavid Suzuki The best way to limit negative impacts is to divest from fossil fuels and speed up the transition to a diversified, energy-efficient, clean-energy economy. |
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Jun 19, 2018  Montreal drivers push back at Mayor Plante's plan for a safer mountainKarl Nerenberg Mayor Valérie Plante of Montreal has initiated a pilot project banning cars from driving over Mount Royal. The vehement opposition, even from some of her erstwhile supporters, is worrisome. |
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Jun 17, 2018  If F. W. de Klerk's apartheid comparison to fossil fuels is OK, why is David Suzuki's slavery analogy an outrage?David J. Climenhaga In a recent speech, de Klerk suggested that the challenges faced by Alberta in the waning days of the petroleum industry aren't dissimilar from those facing his country in the last days of apartheid. |
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Jun 13, 2018  Water for Flint, not for NestléEmma Lui The corporate takeover of water around the Great Lakes and the violations of the human right to water and Indigenous rights shows that access to water often falls along racial, class and other lines. |
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Jun 12, 2018  Velcrow Ripper and Nova Ami discuss their new documentary 'Metamorphosis'face2face Velcrow Ripper, Nova Ami and David Peck talk about the myth of Proteus, cynicism, grieving loss, submersive art, futurelessness and what wise and radical hope really looks like. |
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Jun 9, 2018  TransCanada natural gas explosion raises new questions about pipeline safetyKrystalline Kraus No injuries were reported but the blast did shake residents and could be seen and felt as far as a reported 20 miles away. |
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Jun 9, 2018  On the ground in Guatemala, where government inaction has worsened a natural disasterBen Powless On June 3, tragedy struck Guatemala when the Fuego volcano erupted. At least 100 are dead, hundreds more are missing, and many blame the government for failing the people. |
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Jun 8, 2018  Hopes and prayers, Ontario … Now, let's get back to Dr. Suzuki and the honorary degreeDavid J. Climenhaga If Jason Kenney continues to attack the U of A, all he will be doing is damaging a great and valuable Alberta institution, hurting especially the young Albertans who study there. |
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Jun 7, 2018  Trudeau chooses oil over national interest in Kinder Morgan pipeline buyoutHow can something be in the national interest when it would significantly contribute to the destruction of the very planet that sustains us? |
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Jun 6, 2018  Don't water down marine protectionDavid Suzuki Drawing lines on a map to meet targets doesn't increase biodiversity. We should create protected areas where science says they're needed most. |
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May 30, 2018  Trudeau buys Kinder Morgan pipeline as First Nations water advisories increaseEmma Lui The Trudeau government confirmed that it would pay $4.5 billion to buy the Kinder Morgan pipeline. Yet the water in First Nations is underfunded and the number of advisories increased this month. |
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May 30, 2018  Ontarians want to eliminate Ontario's bottled water permitsEmma Lui The Ontario 2018 election is just one week away. We asked thousands of people across Ontario what issues matter most and what will inform how they vote on June 7. Here's what matters to you on water. |
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May 30, 2018  Trudeau Liberals call the opposition's bluff and 'nationalize' (sort of) the Trans Mountain pipelineDavid J. Climenhaga Yesterday's announcement puts Canada's opposition in an uncomfortable spot. But when it comes to talking points, modern Conservatives can turn on a dime. |
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May 29, 2018  Metamorphosis offers hope to a futureless worldDoreen Nicoll The documentary Metamorphosis shows the fallout from climate change and environmental devastation can include creativity, sustainable ingenuity, and a beautiful future. |
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May 29, 2018  Canadians should be on red alert over Alberta Redwater Energy caseRegan Boychuk Alberta's Energy Regulator estimates the province's oilpatch has accumulated $260 billion in unfunded cleanup liabilities. |
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May 24, 2018  With or without the Trans Mountain Pipeline, Canada needs pharmacareDavid J. Climenhaga Notley's NDP and Kenney's UCP strive to outdo each other with ridiculous statements over the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain Pipeline. |
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May 23, 2018  The plight of farm workers in CanadaAs we head into another growing season, we should be asking ourselves how sustainable our agricultural system is generally, but in particular, how fair it is given the treatment of farm workers. |
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May 22, 2018  Climate change drives disease-spreading arthropods into new territoryDavid Suzuki Researchers have found that ticks, fleas and mosquitoes are moving into new territories, in part because of climate change. |
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May 20, 2018  Flooding in B.C. won't help Alberta's case for Kinder MorganDavid J. Climenhaga The location of rising water renders ineffective the tactics of friends of fossil fuel apologists, who would prefer the public doesn’t ponder the links between bitumen extraction and climate change. |
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May 17, 2018  Modernizing community pastures: A made-in-Manitoba tragedy of the commonsLynne Fernandez Climate change and species extinction represent the greatest crises facing us today. Hopefully Manitoba's government will show leadership and protect community pastures for future generations. |
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May 17, 2018  May is Mining Justice Month!Join Inter Pares and the 30+ members of the Canadian Network on Corporate Accountability in calling for greater accountability of Canadian mining companies for negative human rights impacts. |
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May 15, 2018  Honorary degree sparks necessary debateDavid Suzuki If a university isn't the place to air a range of ideas about the geophysical, social, and economic consequences of profligate fossil fuel use, we should worry about the future of academic inquiry. |
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May 15, 2018  The Great Climate Race rallies people to take action on climate changeRichard Thompson Environmental campaigner Ben West and his partner Mari McMillan initiated The Great Climate Race because they believed in encouraging people to make a difference. |
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