The gloves came off yesterday on Parliament’s first day back after its summer break, with Stephen Harper dealing the NDP what he evidently considers a fatal insult. Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition, according to the synchronized taunts of the Prime Minister and his Conservative minions, wants nothing more than to impose
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The Disaffected Lib: I’m Pretty Sure
I’m pretty sure, not betting sure but close, that I’m still going to make it out of here before this place of mine gets heavily hit by climate change. “Not betting sure” because there doesn’t seem to be a solid floor of any kind underneath the global warming right now.
Continue readingThe Disaffected Lib: They Can’t Do It
In capitals around the world there’s been no shortage of bold talk about the need to tackle the global warming threat but that talk rarely translates into more than token gestures. The road to Hell is indeed paved with good intentions. The Crown Prince of Sophistry, Steve Harper, has declared
Continue readingThe Disaffected Lib: Washington’s Climate Change Wrecking Ball
To the Third World, the United States stands out as the nation resolutely blocking “any hope of stopping run away climate catastrophe.” “By the end of the most recent round of climate talks in Bangkok (August 30 to September 5), there was no movement from developed countries to increase the
Continue reading350 or bust: What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger
If all goes well, and Hurricane Leslie hasn’t kept us inside all week, we (my husband and I, along with two good friends – at least they were friends before the hike started!) will have completed our hike in the Long Range Traverse back country of Gros Morne National Park
Continue readingThe Disaffected Lib: "We’re In Uncharted Territory"
Europe could be plunged into a deep freeze again this winter, a condition linked to the disappearance of Arctic sea ice. The Jet Stream is moving north and it’s slowing, allowing the formation of slow-moving Rossby Waves that loop far south, bringing polar winter air into Europe as far south
Continue reading350 or bust: Saturday At The Movies
Every time I watch this video it makes me happy!
Continue readingEnvironmental Law Alert Blog: Evidence suggests carbon tax is good economic policy
Thursday, September 13, 2012 West Coast Environmental Law recently submitted our recommendations on improving BC’s carbon tax to the BC Carbon Tax Review Committee, including recommendations to make the application of the tax more comprehensive. But the BC Jobs and Investment Board (BCJIB) thinks the tax should be scrapped. But
Continue reading350 or bust: Hiking In Newfoundland’s Rugged Gros Morne Highlands
If all goes according to plan, I will be starting the first (and hardest) day of the Long Range Traverse Trail in Gros Morne Park on the west coast of Newfoundland. The hike begins at the eastern end of Western Brook Pond, a stunning inland fjord. After being dropped off
Continue reading350 or bust: Incredible Edible Movement: If You Eat, You’re In
It’s TED Talk Tuesday on 350orbust. Here’s Pam Warhurst from Todmorden, U.K, sharing about the revolution in local food growing that she and the rest of her volunteer community association started three years ago. Very inspiring! What should a community do with its unused land? Plant food, of course. With
Continue readingThe Progressive Economics Forum: What’s Next for BC’s Carbon Tax?
The Minister leading up BC’s Carbon Tax Review, Kevin Falcon, may be gone – his departure came just as the deadline for submissions was closing – but the carbon tax lives on. For now. Back in 2008 when the carbon tax was announced, it was scheduled to rise from an
Continue readingThe Disaffected Lib: Gwynne Dyer Resets His Climate Wars Clock
Rossby. Remember the name – Rossby. Because Rossby is something that’s going to play an increasing role in your life for the rest of your days, all of’em. When you think of Rossby, think floods and droughts, think really severe winters and abnormally warm winters. Melting Arctic Ocean sea ice
Continue reading350 or bust: Fun at Calgary’s Oil and Bank Towers
I am away from my computer for two weeks, as my husband and I explore more of one of our favourite places in Canada, Newfoundland (AKA “The Rock”). While I’m away 350orbust will be featuring guest writers and some of my favourite columns revisited, as well as some random stuff
Continue readingPaul S. Graham: Video: Sustainable South Osborne
The Riverview Hoop House was one of the projects on display during a walking tour of urban agricultural projects organized by the Sustainable South Osborne Community Co-op in June in Winnipeg. Coordinator Scott Harrison explains how it works. Photo: Paul S. Graham Where does your food come from? If you’re
Continue readingThe Disaffected Lib: About that Death Spiral Thingee
We had ten, maybe fifteen, years to find the sort of common resolve to mobilize our resources and focus them on the maladies that afflict us collectively. We did nothing. We had our “To Do” list from the outset – global warming and climate change; deforestation; desertification; air, soil and
Continue reading350 or bust: President Obama Says The “C” Word
* Every climate activist I know is disappointed in Barrack Obama’s lack of action on climate change during his nearly 4 years in office, but – after being mocked by Mitt Romney for his big promises to act on this issue – President Obama did finally mention climate change on
Continue reading350 or bust: Weathergirl Goes Off Script, Mentions Science
Pippa the weathergirl goes off script and drops some science instead of the usual barbeque forecast: * Yes, there is more sea ice missing now than there is ice remaining. It’s in a “death spiral”, scientists are saying: Rate of Arctic Summer Sea Ice Loss is 50% Higher Than Predicted
Continue reading350 or bust: On Fossil Fools And Fracking Lies
Yes, there is oil in the ground – we just can’t afford it. The folks over at the Post Carbon Institute have just put out this video on the propaganda Big Oil is busy spreading in response to the peak oil crisis: In recent months we’ve seen a spate of
Continue reading350 or bust: It’s Labour Day – Hug A Union
This long holiday weekend has been brought to you by the blood sweat and tears of the Labor Movement; enjoy your holiday Monday, but don’t take it for granted. It is very easy to forget how many workers and organizers lost their lives and jobs, were thrown in jail or were
Continue readingCanadian Progressive: World Forest Area Still on the Decline
World Forest Area Still on the Decline (via sustainablog) By Emily E. Adams Forests provide many important goods, such as timber and paper. They also supply essential services—for example, they filter water, control water runoff, protect soil, regulate climate, cycle and store nutrients, and provide habitat for countless animal species
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