Monthly Archives: May 2006

Climate Crisis Smoke And Mirrors

Greens have sometimes drawn comparisons between those who argue against the science of climate change and those who argue that smoking is not that bad for you. As it turns out, we’ve been painfully right. As in, they’re the same … Continue reading

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Afghanistan

Canada has extended its military presence in Afghanistan until 2009. I’m not going to pretend that it was an easy decision for MPs to make. How do you do a cost-benefit analysis or calculate an ROI when human lives are … Continue reading

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100 Days of Harper ‘Tude

Today marked the Harper government’s 100th day in power. I wanted to put together a tear-jerking slow-motion thanks-for-the-memories-style video montage, but ran out of time. I’ll try and be more organized for day 200. Instead, it looks like Harper’s team … Continue reading

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Clean Water Is Not A Right: Canada

Do you believe that clean air is a human right? Clean water? Uncontaminated soil? Most of us do. That’s why you might be surprised to learn that your government does not. “At both the 2nd World Water Forum at The … Continue reading

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