Science Matters archives
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The trouble with tar sands
December 12, 2008If you want to be scared, you don't need to watch a horror movie or read the latest Stephen King bestseller. Real terror can be found by simply firing up... More »
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If I had four trillion dollars
December 5, 2008Many of you are working to recycle, reduce energy consumption, and improve the world for your families and neighbours. The collective impact of these many small efforts is making a... More »
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Leadership will be crucial in the coming years
November 27, 2008It's an understatement to say that we are living in interesting times. The world seems to be undergoing a profound shift. On one hand, the looming environmental and economic crises... More »
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The behemoth that wouldn't stop growing
November 21, 2008Have you noticed that we describe the market and economy as if they were living entities? The market is showing signs of stress. The economy is healthy. The economy is... More »
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British Columbia has an identity crisis
November 14, 2008If you live in or have visited British Columbia recently, you'll have noticed a campaign to sell the province as "The Best Place on Earth". The government has spent tens... More »
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The answer is blowin' in the wind!
November 7, 2008Energy underpins everything we do. Human societies have become increasingly complex, requiring ever larger-scale sources of continuous energy. Now, energy fuels not only our activities but our economies as well.... More »
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Lubicon struggle shines light on regulatory failures in Canada's oil and gas industry
October 31, 2008Consensus is growing that the failure of governments to effectively regulate the banking sector is largely responsible for the huge economic mess we're now facing. Throughout the past few decades,... More »
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Let's speak up for the country we want
October 24, 2008We've just had our federal election and, if nothing else, the environment did become an issue. Unfortunately, global warming and other environmental issues were overshadowed by an economic crisis and,... More »
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When mammals are threatened, we are threatened
October 17, 2008We humans sometimes forget that we are animals. We're mammals, and like all mammals, and indeed all animals, we are connected to and dependent on the web of life. When... More »
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The kids are all right
October 10, 2008The 21st century is an exciting time for young people. Technology like email and social networking websites makes connecting with people easier than before, and Google puts a virtual library... More »
