GeneralObama’s Green Dream Team and what it means for Alberta’s oilObama announced his energy team yesterday, nominating Nobel physicist Steven Chu to head the Department of Energy. This is an...
GeneralHow we measure upCanadians are doing moderately well at going green according to a new study by Statcan. About 45% of Canadian households had made...
GeneralTar Sands LeakingThe tailings ponds from the Alberta tar sands are leaking enough contaminated water every year to fill the Rogers stadium two and...
GeneralCanada wins six ignoble awards at UN Climate Change talksCanada has earned the dubious distinction of winning several awards for being the most obstructionist country at the UN Framework...
CultureRaise a glass to taxidermy chicThe coolest bars are now decorated to resemble 19th-century men’s hunting rooms
GeneralWakeboarding in VeniceOn a more serious note, Venice has been flooded twice so far this week, the worst floods for 22 years. And the problem is growing...
GeneralRecyclers are in troubleA number of recycling depots across the country are reporting serious financial difficulties because of the falling price of...
GeneralThe first victim of climate changeScientists think the white possum might be the first ever victim of global warming. The nocturnal animal hasn’t been sighted for...
GeneralDr. Evil: I demand the sum of $1 billion dollarsThis from Reuters: an environmental activist is suing the world’s leaders for $1 billion for failing to prevent global...
GeneralAmazon v. Boreal deforestationThe rate of Amazon deforestation has accelerated. This year is worse - almost 12,000 km sq were deforested this year (until...