Science Matters archives
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It's all about the biosphere
March 7, 2008All life exists is the biosphere, the zone of air, water and land that envelops the planet. We often think of the atmosphere as extending to the heavens when in... More »
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Fixing the world's broken thermostat
February 29, 2008There has been a lot of talk in Canada lately about the need to develop technological innovations that address global warming. After all, since humans cause global warming by burning... More »
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The Truth about Carbon Offsets
February 22, 2008You may have been hearing a lot about carbon offsets, or 'carbon credits', lately. They've become a must-have accessory for individuals and organizations who want to fight climate change and... More »
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Kilroy was here
February 15, 2008Well, it seems we've finally done it. Humanity has finally made its mark — our own little place in history. Even if we, as a species, snuff ourselves out now,... More »
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Fill 'er up with switchgrass
February 8, 2008Not long ago, the question at the pump was always, "regular or unleaded?" Today, leaded gasoline isn't even an option in most developed countries. And with the need to drastically... More »
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Where do our leaders stand on science?
February 1, 2008From all the election hoopla in the United States, Canadians would be forgiven for thinking that our American friends were about to head to the polls tomorrow, not in November.... More »
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Big herbivores keep ants and trees together
January 25, 2008If you thought your relationships were complicated, try being an acacia tree; or an ant, or a large herbivore. Nature, it turns out, is full of complicated relationships. And we... More »
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Green is in. Let's keep it there.
January 18, 2008Welcome to 2008. If you had told me at the beginning of last year that 2007 would be the breakout year for the environment, I probably wouldn't have believed you.... More »
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Getting to know our planet
December 14, 2007We know that our planet is heating up. And we know that international climate negotiations like the ones that are winding down in Bali this week are critical steps towards... More »
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Pot Kettle Black
December 6, 2007Do you remember the old axiom "think globally, act locally"? These words are truer today than ever before, especially when applied to Canada's battle against climate change. To see real... More »
