Science Matters archives
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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 »
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Finally, something not caused by global warming
November 30, 2007Global warming is becoming the Paris Hilton of environmental stories. Every time you pick up a paper or turn on the television, if there's a story remotely related to the... More »
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Talking about the unthinkable
November 23, 2007If actually cutting greenhouse gas emissions isn't going very well (largely due to incessant foot dragging by politicians), how about coming up with some new technology or chemical to put... More »
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Global trade brings unwanted visitors
November 16, 2007We've probably all heard the urban legend about the unsuspecting shopper who takes home a bunch of bananas from the supermarket, only to have a tarantula later crawl out and... More »
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Leaders need a serious reality check
November 9, 2007Ever read the newspaper and get the eerie feeling that you've entered the Twilight Zone? I've been getting that feeling a lot recently. Here's the source of my current frustration:... More »
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Birds do better when neighbours cooperate
November 2, 2007With so many bad news stories about the environment in the media, it's nice to hear about good news for a change — especially when it relates to international cooperation.... More »
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New species gets funny name
October 26, 2007I've been called pond scum before, but never before has it been quite so accurate. Researchers have discovered a new species of fly in the wet tropical rainforests of Costa... More »
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Human hormones mess with male fish
October 19, 2007Most people alive today were born after 1950. To these people, our modern world is just the way things have always been. Imagining life without TV, radio, telephones and the... More »
