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Category Archives: health
I See Dots
I see dots. Let’s try to connect them. Yesterday morning’s news contained an alarm bell from a widespread coalition of groups (including Cancer Care Ontario, the Canadian Cancer Society, the Ontario Medical Association, the Ontario Federation of Labour, multiple public … Continue reading
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Nuclear Still Not Safe
Aside from all the other reasons, two more news stories today remind us that nuclear power still is an unwise and dangerous investment. In Germany, the BBC reports: German Mishaps Put Nuclear Power under Scrutiny The company at first said … Continue reading
Flying: Low Price, High Cost
Crossposted from Torontoist. Reader Jonathan recently let us know about a trip he took to Ottawa and back via (cue dramatic music) Porter Airlines. That’s right, the airline of the infamous island airport. It’s no secret that we have been … Continue reading
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Poisoning Children and Politicians
While scrutinizing for Elizabeth May in London North Centre two months ago, I had an interesting conversation with a Conservative volunteer. She complained to me how outrageous it is for governments to be outlawing pesticides, citing that mainstay of schoolyard … Continue reading
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