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Happy Canada Day
7th July 2010
Happy Canada Day (with an extra five days thrown in for editing).
I would add that there are many things to be proud of, as a Canadian. The festivities in Trafalgar Square, with all the stereotypical trimmings, was not one of them. (…) read more
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Simple ways to shrink your splashprint
24th May 2010
Eat fresher food, cut back on chemical junk, and hone culinary skills. What’s not to like?
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You water what you eat
7th May 2010
You might be surprised to learn how much water it takes to make what you eat every day
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“I’ll die doing this”
22nd April 2010
Indigenous people in Alberta, Canada, are becoming ill as a result of tar sands pollution. They share their stories of cancer, cover-ups and courage.
Why it matters
Shareholders vote on BP’s plan to move into Canadian oil sands
16th April 2010
Resolution called for oil giant to reevaluate the business risks
Why it matters
Sharks on the move
25th March 2010
The weather isn’t the only thing changing: global warming could shift shark migrations – and attacks
Why it matters
The word you’re looking for is “sublime”
11th March 2010
When you spend all your time in front of a box inside a box inside another box inside a city, it’s easy to forget what really matters – and what on earth you’re working for
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Food packaging chemical linked to heart disease, cancer
18th January 2010
American regulatory agency joins Canada with concerns over safety of bisphenol-A
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A global warning
10th January 2010
“This is one of the few climate change documentaries that actually gives you reason to have hope”
Why it matters
“It was a thrill beyond belief to be in that sea of people”
4th January 2010
Q & A with Sven Huseby about his film A Sea Change, Copenhagen, and our future
Why it matters
Editorial: Climate change is the social justice issue for our generation
16th December 2009
Our collective thinking is finally shifting: “environmental” and “economic” issues are one and the same.