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Corn-based fuel
(October 9, 2002) Letters re: The Corn Isn’t Green, Lawrence Solomon, Sept. 25. I am advisor to the board of directors of Integrated Grain Processors Cooperative, an Ontario-based farmer-owned cooperative exploring the construction of an ethanol production facility in the province. Continue reading
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Grass Biofuel Pellets
(September 22, 2002) Unprecedented opportunities for biofuel development are occurring as a result of a combination of factors including: rising oil, natural gas and electricity costs, energy security concerns in the U.S., and the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Continue reading
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A real power break – meters help capture low prices
(September 22, 2002) With interval hydro meters, consumers can buy power when the price is right. Continue reading
The Hormetic Dose-Response Model Is More Common than The Hormetic Dose-Response Model Is More Common than the Threshold Model in
(September 12, 2002) The threshold dose-response model is widely viewed as the most dominant model in toxicology. The present study was designed to test the validity of the threshold model by assessing the responses of doses below the toxicological NOAEL (no observed adverse effect level) in relationship to the control response (i.e., unexposed group). Continue reading
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The Hormetic Dose-Response Model is more common than the Threshold Model in toxicology
(Sep. 12, 2002) The threshold dose-response model is widely viewed as the most dominant model in toxicology. The present study was designed to test the validity of the threshold model by assessing the responses of doses below the toxicological NOAEL … Continue reading
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Financial Update on Ontario Electricity Financial
(September 9, 2002) Ontario Electricity Financial Corporation (OEFC), the legal continuation of Ontario Hydro, released its 2001-2002 financial results on Aug. 29, two months behind the schedule required by law, but a marked improvement over its first two years of operations – which commenced with the breakup of Ontario Hydro in April 1999. Continue reading
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Energy Probe’s letter to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
(September 6, 2002) Energy Probe is concerned that the deteriorating financial condition of British Energy could have negative safety implications for the operation of the Bruce Nuclear Power Development. Continue reading
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How meeting Kyoto goals can save Canada money
(September 4, 2002) Now that Canada seems certain to commit to the Kyoto treaty by the end of the year, the choice before Canadians is stark. We can cut greenhouse gases in ways that gut the economy and impoverish Canadians – such reforms could cost 450,000 jobs, according to estimates from business lobby groups – or we can reduce gases by modernizing and liberalizing the economy. Continue reading
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Kyoto double game
(August 31, 2002) Someone once asked Jean Chrétien who his favourite hockey player was. Jacques Plante, he replied: the Hall of Fame goaltender who played professionally until well into his 40s. Why Plante- other than longevity? “Because he never made the first move.” Continue reading
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Romanians want western help for second CANDU
(August 30, 2002) Export Development Canada (EDC) is negotiating with France’s Société Générale, a private bank, over support for the Cernavoda 2 nuclear plant in Romania. The plant is a Canadian Candu 600 MW reactor which Atomic Energy Canada Ltd. is building in the country. Construction is reportedly about 50 percent complete, but Romania needs another $600 million to finish the plant. Continue reading
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