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Editorial: Running scared from safe nuclear power

Posted on June 9, 2011 by

The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster seems to be having a bigger impact on energy policy in Europe than in Japan itself. While the Japanese say they are sticking with nuclear power, Switzerland and Germany both are moving to phase it … Continue reading →

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Harris: Climate isn’t up for debate

Posted on June 8, 2011 by

Anyone not already familiar with the stance of geologists towards the global warming scare would have been shocked by the conference at the University of Ottawa at the end of May. In contrast to most environmental science meetings, climate skepticism … Continue reading →

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Kinsella: Tories do the budget day dance of joy

Posted on June 7, 2011 by

“As I was saying, before we were so rudely interrupted, Mr. Speaker.” Watching a cheerful Finance Minister Jim Flaherty table his sunny budget before Parliament on Monday afternoon, didn’t you half-expect him to say that? It was budgetary groundhog day: … Continue reading →

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