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Published on: 27 Sep 2011 By (Dianne Saxe)

Environment Canada: more cuts, less science?

Sometimes, it feels like the 1990s again. In both Canada and the US, budget shortfalls and political preferences are resulting in significant cuts to environmental scientists and regulators. For example, Environment Canada has announced that its current round of cuts will eliminate approxima…

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Published on: 18 Jul 2011 By (Dianne Saxe)

Erickson decision: wind turbines can be built in Ontario

The debate should not be simplified to one about whether wind turbines can cause harm to humans. The evidence presented to the Tribunal demonstrates that they can, if facilities are placed too close to residents. The debate has now evolved to one of degree. The question that should be ask…

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