Norm Rubin discussing the Japanese nuclear situation on CBC Radio

(March 14, 2011) Energy Probe’s director of nuclear research Norm Rubin appeared on CBC Radio’s Sunday Edition this weekend to discuss the dire situation at the Fukushima nuclear plant, and the potential ramifications for the global nuclear industry. Continue reading

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Lawrence Solomon: McGuinty’s reality

(March 11, 2011) Energy Probe executive director Lawrence Solomon writes that time of day pricing’s failure will force the Ontario government to resort to compulsory rationing to adapt to unreliable wind and solar energy.   Continue reading

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Lawrence Solomon: Don’t count on constant electricity under renewable energy, says UK electricity CEO

(March 5, 2011) According to the CEO of the UK’s electricity grid operator, consumers are going to have to make lifestyle changes to adapt to unreliable wind power. Continue reading

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Lawrence Solomon: Smart is dumb

(March 4, 2011) Energy Probe executive director Lawrence Solomon argues that plans to spend trillions on ‘smart grids’ will collapse. Continue reading

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Turning transit stations into profit centres: Ottawa Business Journal

(March 4, 2011) Ottawa Business Journal discusses Energy Probe executive director Lawrence Solomon’s proposal to sell transit stations to the private sector. Continue reading

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Lawrence Solomon: Ontario’s unemployment rate could reach 10%

(March 1, 2011) Energy Probe executive director Lawrence Solomon on how Ontario’s green jobs plan could kill 185,000 jobs. Continue reading

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Lawrence Solomon: UN goes Hollywood to counter global warming deniers

(February 27, 2011) Lawrence Solomon reports on the UN Secretary General’s direct appeal to Hollywood to make global warming a “hot issue.” Continue reading

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Lawrence Solomon: Transit competition

(February 25, 2011) Energy Probe executive director Lawrence Solomon argues that Toronto should follow the UK’s example, and privatize the TTC. Continue reading

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Larry Solomon discusses the Ontario wind power controversy on BNN

(February 24, 2011) Energy Probe executive director Lawrence Solomon appeared on BNN’s SqueezePlay on Tuesday to discuss the Ontario government’s decision to scrap off shore wind generation.  Click the link below to watch the video. Continue reading

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Lawrence Solomon: Northern Ontario’s gain may come at Southern Ontario’s pain

(February 22, 2011) Energy Probe executive director Lawrence Solomon writes in today’s Financial Post about how politically correct green power projects could kill a multi-billion dollar mining development. Continue reading

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