Ontario’s billion-dollar plans to reduce plant food
Using climate regulations to reduce pollution is obviously an expensive blunder…
My fireplace just helped renew my faith in humanity
A household calamity, an accommodating retailer, some dirty and hard work, and a twofold payoff at the end…
Clearing the air: How industry should respond to public concerns
In Prince George, Canfor accepted the challenge to address pollution issues. Other businesses can and should follow suit to deal with social conflicts…
A flicker of hope in Canada’s gloomy energy climate
B.C.’s proposed tax incentive plan for an LNG facility in Kitimat is a step forward. But more must happen to revitalize Canada's economy…
Constructive dialogue central to navigating future energy challenges
Unfortunately, Canada is not a country of positive dialogue but of negative polemics: aggressive, hostile, rarely productive or progressive…
Spring arrives at Skelhp and the wildlife parade follows
Orcas, otters, a majestic eagle, a marauding racoon and a diminishing deer family all herald the changing of seasons on the coast…
Reclaim brownfield sites by putting science funding to practical use
The payoffs from investing more in applied research collaboration among different kinds of institutions are practical and long-lasting…
Canada’s phoney debate about carbon taxes
A carbon tax added on top of the various bans, subsidies and tariff we already have in place only worsens regulatory inefficiencies…
A green city project in Russia comes alive
The project is supported by thorough research into what works best to create a green city, a large injection of funds and the participation of lots of volunteers…
Time to get serious about water quality in First Nation communities
Solving this seemingly intractable problem should be quite simple, but simply increasing funding will only make the problems worse…