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The Deniers, Part III: The hurricane expert who stood up to UN junk science

(December 22, 2006) You’re a respected scientist, one of the best in your field. So respected, in fact, that when the United Nations decided to study the relationship between hurricanes and global warming for the largest scientific endeavour in its history – its International Panel on Climate Change – it called upon you and your expertise. Continue reading

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The Deniers, Part IV: Polar scientists on thin ice

(December 15, 2006) A great melt is on in Antarctica. Its northern peninsula – a jut of land extending to about 1,200 kilometres from Chile – has seen a drastic increase in temperature, a thinning of ice sheets and, most alarmingly, a collapse of ice shelves. Continue reading

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How the IAEA makes nuclear proliferation worse

(December 15, 2006) What international player has been sharing nuclear technologies with Iran and North Korea for years, while receiving not punishment but encouragement from the civilized world? Continue reading

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The Deniers, Part I: Statistics needed

(November 28, 2006) In the global warming debate, there are essentially two broad camps. One believes that the science is settled, that global warming is serious and man-made, and that urgent action must be taken to mitigate or prevent a future calamity. Continue reading

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Review of Wind Power Results in Ontario: May to October 2006

(November 16, 2006) The purpose of this study is to review the performance of wind power in Ontario, with particular attention to the period since the beginning of wind farm operations greater than 20 MW in the spring of 2006. Continue reading

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The Deniers, Part II: Warming is real – and has benefits

(November 1, 2006) One month ago, the world heard that global warming could lead to a global catastrophe “on a scale similar to those associated with the great wars and the economic depression of the first half of the 20th century.” Continue reading

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More wind power viable: study

(October 25, 2006) A study released yesterday by Ontario’s electricity authorities says wind power could represent nearly 20 per cent of the province’s power-generation capacity with little compromise to system reliability. Continue reading

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Canada’s nuclear role

(October 11, 2006) When considering the role played by Pakistani nuclear official Abdul Quadeer Khan in assisting North Korea’s nuclear-energy and weapons program, Canadians should examine the assistance we have provided in this evil chain of events. Continue reading

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Canada’s nuclear role

(October 11, 2006) A response to Doug Saunders’ article for the Globe and Mail. Continue reading

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Canada’s nuclear role

(October 11, 2006) When considering the role played by Pakistani nuclear official Abdul Qadeer Khan in assisting North Korea’s nuclear-energy and weapons program, Canadians should examine the assistance we have provided in this evil chain of events. Continue reading

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