Wednesday Afternoon Links
Miscellaneous material for your mid-week reading.- Norman Farrell highlights how following the reversal of the HST transition, B.C. businesses haven't given up on their goal of making sure that only…
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Wednesday Morning Links
Miscellaneous material for your mid-week reading.- Mary O'Hara reviews Daniel Hatcher's new book on the U.S.' poverty industry which seeks to exploit public supports for private gain:(A) new book published…
Saturday Morning Links
Assorted content for your weekend reading.- Phillipe Orliange discusses the significance of inequality in the developing world as a problem for both fairness and economic development:The question of inequality has…
David Suzuki: Eating less meat will reduce Earth’s heat
Canada environmentalist David Suzuki: "The environment and climate would benefit substantially if more people gave up or at least cut down on meat and animal products". The post David Suzuki:…
David Suzuki: Divest from damage and invest in a healthier future
Environmentalist David Suzuki on why fossil fuels are a bad investment for Canada. If we're genuine about meeting the 2015 Paris Agreement climate change commitments, now is the time to…
David Suzuki: World Water Day reminds us not to take clean water for granted
Environmentalist David Suzuki proposes a few awesome actions that would help ensure that "all Canadians have access to clean, safe water for generations to come." The post David Suzuki: World…
David Suzuki: Change is in the air
Canadian environmentalist David Suzuki sees change "in the air" as the infant Liberal government, labour leaders and other stakeholders reaffirm their commitment to the fight against climate change. The post…
David Suzuki: Will cap-and-trade slow climate change?
Environmentalist David Suzuki wonders whether the crisis of climate change can be addressed through the markets and cap-and-trade, which "also embodies the polluter pays principle." The post David Suzuki: Will…
David Suzuki: It’s time to protect the Great Bear Rainforest’s grizzlies
Environmentalist David Suzuki argues that the recent agreement between government, industry, First Nations and environmental groups to protect the Great Bear Rainforest should have included efforts to end the "barbaric"…
David Suzuki: Stephen Harper Should Be Jailed
As you know I've long believed that Stephen Harper has got away with murder, and should be put on trial for his many crimes against Canada.And for his crimes against…
David Suzuki: Paris changed everything, so why are we still talking pipelines?
David Suzuki wonders why Canadian politicians are still contemplating spending billions on new tar sands pipelines after the recent Paris climate summit confirmed that "75 to 80 per cent of…
David Suzuki: Environmental rights are human rights
Today, "half of all Canadians live in places with unacceptable air pollution," most because we're not doing enough to protect "environmental rights," which are human rights, argues David Suzuki. The…
David Suzuki: We are the world; we must act on that understanding
The world celebrated Canada's new equality-conscious Liberal government and its embrace of key global issues such as climate change. Still, Canada's environmentalists have work to do, argues David Suzuki. The…
David Suzuki: Our voices and actions bring hope for the year ahead
Our responses to the tragedies of 2015, which include the Syrian refugee crisis, racism, ignorance and the ongoing climate catastrophe, offer hope, says environmentalist David Suzuki. The post David Suzuki:…
David Sizuki: Paris Agreement marks a global shift for climate
The Paris Agreement is the "first universal accord to spell out ways to confront climate change", marks a global shift, argues environmentalist David Suzuki. The agreement requires Canada and other…
David Suzuki: Healing humanity’s grief in the face of climate change
David Suzuki suggests that the discourse on global warming should recognized the "intense feelings" and "grief" caused by climate change. He says: "Today’s social and environmental leaders need to understand…
David Suzuki: UN climate talks offer hope for humanity
As talks continue at the Paris climate conference, David Suzuki sees "signs of hope for an agreement to limit the escalating effects of global warming" and a more constructive role…
David Suzuki: Let’s vote for the values that make Canada great
David Suzuki counts universal health care, clean energy, climate change, racial diversity and tolerance among the Canadian values and key issues worth considering before casting your vote on October 19.…
David Suzuki: The ecological and economic costs of food waste
This Thanksgiving season, David Suzuki wants us to remember this fact: ” In Canada, food waste cost estimates increased from $27 billion to $31 billion between 2010 and 2014.” The…