Science Matters archives
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The ocean is more than a great place to catch fish
December 11, 2009To many people, our oceans are little more than a great blue expanse of water. To some, they are a source of beauty and enjoyment. And for millions of people around the globe, the oceans are sources of food and jobs in fishing or fish-farming industries. But the oceans are also the anchor for life on this planet. When it comes to global warming, the oceans may be our salvation. More »
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Canada must do more to confront climate crisis
December 4, 2009People who deny the reality of human-caused global warming are wetting their pants over the illegal theft and release of emails from scientists at the East Anglia Climate Research Unit.... More »
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Protecting nature in our neighbourhoods saves us money
November 27, 2009Last winter, as the federal Finance Department was preparing to spend billions of dollars to stimulate the economy in the face of a global economic meltdown, the David Suzuki Foundation... More »
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Health-care pros signal importance of keeping the environment healthy
November 20, 2009You can't have healthy people without a healthy environment. We know that pollution and environmental degradation can cause a range of health problems, from mild stomach ailments to birth defects,... More »
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All life depends on the oceans
November 13, 2009It's often said that we know as much about Mars and the moon as we do about our oceans. Considering that Earth is 71 per cent ocean, this should be... More »
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Inaction on climate change comes with a huge price tag
November 6, 2009It's interesting to see the reaction to a report just released by our foundation and the Pembina Institute. The Globe and Mail called our analysis of the costs of fighting... More »
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Copenhagen climate summit is crucial
October 30, 2009The buzz around the December UN climate summit in Copenhagen is increasing. Some of you may be wondering what it's all about. Why is this one meeting so important? And does it really matter if it succeeds or fails? More »
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Forests count in our fight against climate change
October 23, 2009In 1992, I attended an event that filled me with hope. Canada and the rest of the world had just signed a climate change treaty at the United Nations Earth... More »
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Copenhagen climate deal must be fair, ambitious, and binding
October 16, 2009Developed countries including Canada and the U.S. have benefited tremendously from fossil-fuel exploitation. Resources like oil, gas, and coal have allowed us to industrialize and to expand our economies, making life easier for citizens in so many ways. More »
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Countdown to Copenhagen
October 9, 2009It's amazing what world leaders can do when they come together for a common cause, as they did in Montreal in 1987 to ban CFCs to protect the ozone layer. In December, our leaders will have a tremendous opportunity in Copenhagen to take the world into a new era of innovation and prosperity. More »
