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Shorter Leona Aglukkaq to Canada’s provinces: I’m very disappointed in all of you for my government’s longstanding failings, and demand that you take responsibility immediately.
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Saturday Morning Links
Assorted content for your weekend reading. – Andrew Jackson argues that contrary to the attempt of the Ecofiscal Commission to impose right-wing values like tax slashing and devolution on any…
Is A Carbon Tax More Effective Than Cap And Trade?
Truthfully, I don’t know the answer to that question, although some might say that any action is better than none on the climate-change file. In any event, a Star reader…
Wednesday Morning Links
Miscellaneous material for your mid-week reading. – Noah Smith writes that the renewable energy revolution is further along than was projected just a few years ago: Each of these trends…
Sunday Morning Links
This and that for your Sunday reading. – Joe Gunn argues that it’s long past time for Canada to live up to its climate commitments. And Carol Linnitt writes that…
Getting Buried in the Babble
It’s been a while since I posted on a) the polar ice melting or b) sea level rise or c) a whole lot of other things. It’s not for want…
Wednesday Morning Links
Miscellaneous material for your mid-week reading. – Arthur Neslen reports on the Health and Environmental Alliance’s study of greenhouse gas emission reductions showing that we’d enjoy both improved health and…
SaskParty Avoids Clean Energy Boom
Saskatchewan leadership leaves a lot to be desired. Many people here are excited about how “strong” Saskatchewan is, thanks to SaskParty propaganda. We’ve also the strongest carbon air pollution per…
Wednesday Morning Links
Miscellaneous material for your mid-week reading. – Dennis Howlett reminds us that we can raise enough money to strengthen our social safety net merely by ensuring that a relatively small…
Alternatives Journal Spells Out Canada’s Map to Sustainability
Canada has a horrible international reputation when it comes to the environment. The federal government even has climate change deniers and actively supports the shameful tar sands. At Alternatives Journal…
I Just Can’t Say "Climate Change." I Can’t. I Won’t.
Florida governor Rick Scott continues to deny that his office has forbidden state staff to use the term “climate change.” Really, Rick? Watch Florida emergency management director, Bryan Koon squirm…
Take Time To Renew Your Spirit
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Understanding Climate Change And Its Impacts In Two Minutes
This two-minute primer shows us how the science of climate change is not, well, rocket science. Recommend this Post
Saturday Morning Links
Assorted content for your weekend reading. – Dana Nuccitelli discusses new research into the real costs of fossil fuels which aren’t reflected in the sticker price for a dirty energy…
Cluster bombs and climate change—the good news
The media infamously saturate us with bad news. If it bleeds, it leads … and all that. Nonetheless, good news does surface from time to time. This week saw two…
Can You Get to the Top of a Rightwing Party Unless You’re an Unrepentant Liar?
Florida governor Rick Scott vehemently denies there’s any such thing as a ban prohibiting state employees from using terms such as “climate change” or “global warming.” Tell that to longtime…