Coral Reefs likely to disappear by the end of the century
By Helen Roddis, ARKive Coral reefs will be gone by the end of the century, according to a top UN Scientist. This would give coral reefs the dubious accolade of being the first entire ecosystem to have been destroyed by human activity. In the recently published book Our Dying Planet, Professor Peter Sale writes that […]
The hunt for the killer asteroid goes on
Observations from NASA’s Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) mission indicate the family of asteroids some believed was responsible for the demise of the dinosaurs is not likely the culprit, keeping open the case on one of Earth’s greatest mysteries. While scientists are confident a large asteroid crashed into Earth approximately 65 million years ago, leading […]
UBCM weighs in on controversial 'Smart Meters'
Serious disagreement continues between the BC electric utility companies and thousands of private homeowners who refuse the forced installation of Wireless Smart Meters on their homes without consent. Customers want the Utilities to listen to their valid concerns before pressing ahead with this program.Questions of conflict...
Why Conservatives are worried about a growing rich-poor gap
It’s a strange world. Senior economist Armine Yalnizyan was commissioned by the National Post to make a case about income inequality for their opinion page, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives has written. The piece ran under the headline A problem for everyone. The overtitle (a quick summary of the story written by the editors) […]
CO2 up in the world
Global emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2)increased by 45 per cent between 1990 and 2010, and reached an all-time high of 33 billion tons in 2010. Increased energy efficiency, nuclear energy and the growing contribution of renewable energy are not compensating for the globally increasing demand for power and transport, which is strongest in developing countries. […]
John Hart negotiations 'going nowhere': First Nations
The We Wai Kai and Wei Wai Kum Nations confirmed today that negotiations concerning BC Hydro’s proposed $1.3 billion John Hart Generating Station Replacement Project are close to breaking down due to BC Hydro’s failure to table an offer in the ongoing negotiations to resolve aboriginal issues. Failure to arrive at an agreement...
The Salmon are happy; Largest dam removal in U.S. history begins in Washington
By Eric Johnson, Reuters As a child, Adeline Smith, an elder in the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe who grew up along the Elwha River, saw how a hulking concrete dam choked off one of the most prolific salmon runs on earth. Some 300,000 salmon, some weighing up to 99 pounds, once migrated from the Strait […]
Is bio-fuel the next best option for planes?
Oilseed producers can look forward to tapping into a new emerging industry with a study that will assess the feasibility of producing renewable bio-based jet fuel. Saskatoon – Humboldt Member of Parliament Brad Trost announced today an investment of over $150,000 to determine the economic feasibility of developing this industry in Saskatchewan, as part of […]
Canada-US border initiative would have allowed US police to make arrests at G20 summit: Council of Canadians
Canada and the United States are close to agreeing on a joint policing program that could give US security agencies substantial control of their northern border while deputizing US police agents in Canada. Had the arrangement been in place during last year’s G20 events, US police or security officers would have had the authority to make […]
Conservatives REALLY Frighten BC Liberals!
The most interesting thing about those latest radio ads by the BC Liberals is the fact they were done at all … now … more than 18 months (supposedly) before the next provincial election. And there’s an entire website set up just to attack BC Conservative leader John Cummins! Congratulations, John! You’ve now officially made...
