Lawrence Solomon: Stéphane Dion’s lesson for Justin Trudeau

(October 30, 2015) The secret to success on the climate change file: Talk a good game but do nothing.

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Debt, subterfuge will cost B.C. Hydro ratepayers

(October 22, 2015) Why ratepayers in B.C. can expect their electricity rates to go in one direction: up.

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Lawrence Solomon: The natives’ tools

(October 2, 2015) Environmentalists serve native interests well, by extracting maximum profits out of resource developments.

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Ontario’s soaring hydro bills offset conservation efforts and hurt conservers most: study

(October 1, 2015) Soaring hydro costs are offsetting ratepayer conservation efforts and hurting conservers most, according to a new joint study by the Consumer Policy Institute and Energy Probe. Continue reading

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Privatization perks

(September 23, 2015) The Ontario government is helping Hydro One’s unions who want a piece of the upcoming privatization. Continue reading

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Ontario still coddling the top 1% with power freebees

(September 17, 2015) Big Business is still the biggest beneficiary of Ontario’s generous renewable energy subsidies. Continue reading

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A $2.6-billion stimulus for Ontario

(August 11, 2015) Putting money slated for conservation spending back into the pockets of consumers would give the province’s economy a much-needed boost.
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Lawrence Solomon: Anglosphere leads on global warming

(August 7, 2015) Recognizing its early mistakes, the English-speaking world is abandoning its infatuation with climate change theory.

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Lawrence Solomon: What the Iran deal means for terrorists

(July 17, 2015) Terrorist organizations world wide will soon be lining up to offer their services to Iran. Continue reading

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Ontario’s push for uneconomic natural gas expansion will increase bills

(July 2, 2015) A move to expand the province’s natural gas system will result in higher bills for current and future customers. Continue reading

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