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Plant diet proponents ignore other realities

Plant diet proponents ignore other realities

When the prestigious medical journal The Lancet published a 51-page report recently laying out a plan for a sustainable "planetary diet" that transforms how we eat and live, it made a big splash.
Better late than never

Better late than never

Having once previously written to express dismay at Canada’s complete lack of vision regarding geothermal energy development, I was somewhat pleasantly surprised to recently read about the Liberal government’s decision to provide funding for such a f
Enhanced communications will improve emergency responses

Enhanced communications will improve emergency responses

The more efficiently emergency departments are able to communicate and coordinate rescue efforts as well as disaster responses, the better the outcomes will be for Albertans everywhere.
Election will be battle of leaders

Election will be battle of leaders

Although the 2019 Alberta provincial election is still probably at least two months away, the unofficial campaign is already getting started.
Oilsands and carbon sinks

Oilsands and carbon sinks

In a world of 7.7 billion people, there is no silver bullet that offsets carbon emissions, the principal greenhouse gas generated from oilsands production.
Edmonton Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli is sunk by poor team standings

Edmonton Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli is sunk by poor team standings

New bird count area in county

New bird count area in county

I inherited the Bergthal Bird Count east of Highway 2 several years ago and with the support of a few committed individuals we have maintained the count in this area.
Oilsands and carbon sinks

Oilsands and carbon sinks

In a world of 7.7 billion people, there is no silver bullet that offsets carbon emissions, the principal greenhouse gas generated from oilsands production.
Election will be battle of leaders

Election will be battle of leaders

Although the 2019 Alberta provincial election is still probably at least two months away, the unofficial campaign is already getting started.
Food safety in Canada, America up against a wall

Food safety in Canada, America up against a wall

The U.S. government shutdown poses a threat to food safety in the United States and Canada. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for 80 per cent of all food facilities in the U.S.
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