Queen’s hosts groundbreaking debate on climate change

(Nov. 26, 2010) Convocation Hall was at standing-room-only capacity on November 8, 2010, as students, professors and Kingston residents packed in tight for “The Great Climate Debate.”

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Lawrence Solomon: Massive Canadian carbon sink disappears

(Nov. 25, 2010) Federal government pulls the plug on funding for carbon-related research. Continue reading →

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All Eyes on Port Hope

(Nov. 21, 2010) In a recent essay, CBC Sunday Edition host Michael Enright talks about Energy Probe’s belief that the radiation fears dogging residents of Port Hope are unfounded. Continue reading →

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Portable Breast Scanner

(Nov. 20, 2010) The portable breast scanner is designed to detect breast cancer with the help of radio-frequency technology that identifies contrasts between normal and cancerous breast tissues. Continue reading →

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Lawrence Solomon: Ontario’s powerful sleight of hand

(Nov. 20, 2010) McGuinty government is the biggest winner from the recent introduction of the Ontario Clean Energy Benefit. Continue reading →

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Lawrence Solomon: On climate, Senate reflects Will of the People

(Nov. 18, 2010) The Canadian Senate dismisses Bill C-311—saving the country from economic harm while better representing the Will of the People. Continue reading →

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Port Hope: Radioactive rhetoric

(Nov. 18, 2010) Editorial from the Toronto Star on the controversy surrounding anti-nuclear activist Dr. Helen Caldicott’s speech about Port Hope’s radiation levels. Continue reading →

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Lawrence Solomon: Global warming gave us chocolate, says new study touting benefits to tropical forests of a much hotter climate

(Nov. 14, 2010) New study says warmer temperatures may be good for the planet’s tropical forests. Continue reading →

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Lawrence Solomon: Queen’s Third Debate Date

(Nov. 14, 2010) A look back at the first formal debate on the science of global warming in a Canadian academic institution. Continue reading →

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Lawrence Solomon: Port Hope — a hot spot that may be cool

(Nov. 13, 2010) Nuclear workers in Port Hope contract fewer cancers. Continue reading →

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