Author Archives: energyprbe

Problems plague N.B. power on anniversary of Quebec deal

(Oct. 29, 2010) One year on from New Brunswick’s power deal with Quebec, the problems remain, reports the Canadian Press. Continue reading

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Lawrence Solomon: Global warming believers increasingly marginalized, and they know it!

(Oct. 29, 2010) Public opinion on global warming is cooling. Continue reading

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Ontario’s Crusade to Cut Coal

(Oct. 26, 2010) Ken Silverstein looks at Ontario’s quest to eliminate coal-fired power plants. Continue reading

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Lawrence Solomon: Lady Godiva Rides Again

(Oct. 25, 2010) More citizens plan to speak out against wind power. Continue reading

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Wind: The new nuclear

(Oct. 23, 2010) Both technologies are immature and premature, writes Lawrence Solomon. Continue reading

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Questioning climate change claims

(Oct. 22, 2010) November debate between professors will call into question common-held beliefs about climate change. Continue reading

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Some are skeptical of climate change skeptic

(Oct. 20, 2010) Reaction to a presentation by Energy Probe’s Executive Director, Lawrence Solomon, in which he called global warming “the greatest scandal of science.” Continue reading

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Parker Gallant: An open letter to Brad Duguid and Anthony Haines

(Oct. 18, 2010) Parker Gallant’s open letter to the Honourable Brad Duguid, Minister of Energy & Infrastructure and Mr. Haines, CEO, Toronto Hydro. Continue reading

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Lawrence Solomon: Yale flunks global warming

(Oct. 18, 2010) If you aren’t confident that humans are responsible for warming the planet, you may be judged a dunce, according to a new Yale University survey entitled “Americans’ Knowledge of Climate Change.” Continue reading

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Lawrence Solomon: Ford’s promised cuts are far too timid

(Oct 16, 2010) He could save more by privatizing hydro, ­water, parking and the TTC. Continue reading

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