Zoological Investigations VIII
Ever wake up in the morning and just ask yourself, “Why?” This volunteer science writer does not profess to have all the answers to that…
environment
The planet is the source of all prosperity
Spencer Fernando’s recent article, “A Conservative’s View on Climate Change” (Jan. 13, 2010) requires a serious response from a green perspective. First, it must be…
Protecting our prosperity without jeopardizing our environment
In response to Spencer Fernando’s “Protecting our environment and our prosperity” (the Manitoban Vol. 97 No. 18, Jan. 13, 2009), it seems that Mr. Fernando…
Would you kill your grandchildren for a boatload of oil?
This past December, our government met with other governments at the climate summit in Copenhagen to worry about what kind of a thing they will,…
Geologically quick
The natural forces that shaped our planet, such as the formation of oceans, seas and ice ages are gradual processes that take thousands if not…
Protecting our environment and our prosperity
On December 16, I had the chance to support Stephen Harper and our Conservative government’s reasonable and measured approach to climate change. Standing outside the…
Pardon me if I’m not impressed
Well folks, with the passing of another year and our attention collectively turning to the supposed hope and promise of a new year and a…
Canada after Copenhagen
At this point, the Copenhagen climate talks are long over, and world leaders’ “agreement” to limit climate change to an increase of 2 degrees is…
Bring it on
The same people that bitch and moan every time the price of fuel goes up continue to purchase gas-guzzling vehicles every time the price of…
Bringing home the bacon
Just hearing the word pig, we draw up images of mud-covered little oinkers making a mess on a farm somewhere. We likely would not think…