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Ignoring Planetary Peril, a Profound ‘Disconnect’ Between Science and DohaBy CHRISTOPHER F. SCHUETZE International Herald Tribune December 9 2012 In one of the most poignant moments of the Doha climate talks, the Philippine climate change commissioner, Naderev M. Sano, appealed to his fellow negotiat...
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Conventional Order Passes Best Before DateBy Mike Nickerson Sustainability December 10 2012Circles have no corners; ends and beginnings flow smoothly from one to the other, yet, I can't help but think that the end of the Mayan Calendar can mark the beginning of a new purpose for humanity....
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Dec 8th, 2012
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'Large old trees will diminish or disappear in many ecosystems,' ecologists warnCBC News Dec 7, 2012 The world's biggest and oldest trees are dying at an alarming rate, according to a report by three leading ecologists.Death rates among trees 100 to 300 years old, living organisms that also sustain b...
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Dec 8th, 2012
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By Kathy English Toronto Star Public Editor December 07, 2012Canadian Journalists for Free Expression has relatively little challenge in galvanizing journalists in support of free expression: It’s what we passionately believe in, after all.The bigger challenge is to convince you that what we believe ...
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Dec 6th, 2012
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CBC News video December 4 2012Chief Wallace Fox of Onion Lake First Nation in Saskatchewan tried to force his way into the locked House of Commons during question period to protest the budget implementation legislation bill, C-45. ...
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Dec 6th, 2012
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Environmental Commissioner of Ontario news release December 4 2012Ontario’s Environmental Commissioner, Gord Miller, says the Ontario government is backing away from its plan to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG)....
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Dec 6th, 2012
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Canada trailed only by Kazakhstan, Iran and Saudi Arabia in 2013 climate change performance indexClimate Action Network release December 3, 2012Canada fell to 58th place out of 61 countries analyzed for their policies and action on climate change this year, trailed only by Kazakhstan, Iran, and Saudi...
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Dec 5th, 2012
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Omnibus bill infringes First Nations' rights By Jorge Barrera and Kenneth Jackson APTN National News December 4 2012OTTAWA–First Nations chiefs clashed with Parliament Hill security guards Tuesday after they tried to enter the House of Commons and deliver a message to the Harper government that the t...
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Dec 4th, 2012
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By Bill Tremblay Orangeville Banner Nov 30, 2012 The Highland Companies’ failed quarry plan in Melancthon has caught the attention of a securities arbitration law firm.The New York City-based Zamansky & Associates announced Thursday (Nov. 29) it is investigating if the Baupost Group’s stake in the qu...
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Dec 1st, 2012
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BY JOHN BONNAR Rabble.ca NOVEMBER 29, 2012  Voices from Wednesday’s protest at Queens Park against Bill C-428....