Lawrence Solomon: Yes, our environmental group is ‘controversial’; we’re also usually proven right

Posted on February 7, 2017 by Lawrence Solomon

(February 6, 2017) Throughout the decades, we’ve been considered mavericks because we challenged the conventional wisdom; in virtually every area, we’ve been proven right over time. Energy Probe responds to, “A Look into Canada’s Most Controversial Environmental Organization,” a recent news piece about the organization’s connection to a coffee shop in the Annex.

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The perils of a hydro rate freeze for Ontario

Posted on February 6, 2017 by consumerpolicyinstitute

(February 6, 2017) Any “relief” the province is considering for ratepayers will come at a cost. Continue reading →

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Lawrence Solomon: Don’t be fooled into fearing the coming robot revolution

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Lawrence Solomon

(January 6, 2017) The present path may seem to have an inexorable direction. But the past provides a better guide.

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No prizes for guessing who’s really to blame for Hydro One’s soaring rates

Posted on January 6, 2017 by consumerpolicyinstitute

(January 6, 2017) Contrary to claims from Queen’s Park, higher electricity rates haven’t been used to make the province’s grid more reliable. Now, Hydro One wants more money to do the real work of keeping the lights on. Continue reading →

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Lawrence Solomon: Proof that a new ice age has already started is stronger than ever, and we couldn’t be less prepared

Posted on December 22, 2016 by Lawrence Solomon

(December 22, 2016) An underheated planet is a threat humans have repeatedly faced over the last millennium, and now we’re due again.

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How to mislead Toronto Hydro’s customers on rate increases

Posted on December 14, 2016 by consumerpolicyinstitute

(December 14, 2016) Toronto Hydro customers have been told that the rate increases they are experiencing aren’t that bad. Here’s why those comments are misleading. Continue reading →

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The Kinder Morgan pipeline: permits or permission?

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Other News Sources

(December 12, 2016) Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s approval of the Kinder Morgan pipeline has raised a storm of protest about its predicted impacts on the orcas, climate change, First Nations’ rights, as well as concerns about the project’s “flawed” approval process and lack of “social licence”. Lawyer Andrew Roman contextualizes some of the hot-button issues raised by critics.

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Ontario’s Auditor General Slams the Province’s Pending Cap and Trade Fiasco

Posted on December 2, 2016 by consumerpolicyinstitute

(December 2, 2016) Ontario’s Auditor General tells the public what’s really going to happen when the province introduces its cap and trade program. Hint: it’s not pretty. Continue reading →

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Lawrence Solomon: Americans are finally overthrowing political correctness run amok

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Lawrence Solomon

(November 18, 2016) Without pro-active governments taking on Big Brother roles, political correctness would be an irrelevant factor in the economy and in our lives.

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Lawrence Solomon: Ontario is headed for a fatal future and only ending the renewable deals can prevent it

Posted on October 31, 2016 by consumerpolicyinstitute

(October 28, 2016) If Ontario doesn’t rewrite the renewable contracts, virtually everyone in the province will suffer.
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