Category Archives: Science

Greta Visits Alberta

Posted on October 20, 2019 by

“So today is Friday and as always, we are on Climate Strike, young people all around the globe are today sacrificing their education to bring attention to the climate and ecological emergency.”—Greta Thunberg On Friday my friend Elaine and I … Continue reading →

Posted in Climate Change, Disasters, Economy, Energy & Natural Resources, Environment, Politics and Government, Science | Tagged , , , | 48 Comments

The Rules-of-the-Universe-Do-Not-Apply Christmas List

Posted on December 20, 2015 by

The politicians on a break and so are we… Ms Soapbox is curled up in front of the fire playing with her Christmas List. Like most of us she has pretty much everything her little heart desires—a comfy home, loving … Continue reading →

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Notley Reads the Tea Leaves: The Climate Leadership Plan

Posted on November 29, 2015 by

Last Sunday hell froze over, or so it seemed to many Albertans. Alberta’s NDP premier, Rachel Notley, unveiled her government’s Climate Leadership Plan. She was surrounded by representatives from NGOs and aboriginal groups as well as the CEOs of Suncor, … Continue reading →

Posted in Energy & Natural Resources, Environment, Politics and Government, Science | Tagged , , , , | 16 Comments