The economic case for tearing down dams
Spending lots of money on hydroelectric projects in the hopes we’ll need the power in the future is a mug’s game, even for big projects…
History’s industrial strategy haunts us today
First came 50 years of progress. Then came 50 years of dead fish, stagnant water, methylmercury poisoning, silt buildup and dams collapsing…
Half measures won’t solve the problem with police
It’s time to reduce funding to police and reallocate those dollars to more proactive ways to reduce crime…
Ottawa’s carbon tax hike out of step with global reality
Canadian taxpayers need financial relief during the COVID-19 crisis. Carbon taxes are an obvious place to start…
Municipalities, utilities on the front lines of extreme weather
Smart Energy Communities are not only more resilient, they also create new opportunities for local economic development, lower energy costs and a cleaner environment…