Thursday, November 12, 2009

Canada’s science policy takes centre stage in Toronto

Nov 12, 2009
Jeff Sharom
MaRS Blog
http://blog.marsdd.com/2009/11/12/canada-science-policy-takes-centre-stage-in-toronto/

Why PhDs Leave Academics

Nov 12, 2009
The Black Hole: Science in Canada - Issues Affecting Trainees
http://scienceadvocacy.org/Blog/2009/11/12/why-phds-leave-academics/
The Canadian Institues of Health Research has begun aggressively campaigning for health research grant applications from social scientists and humanists
Nov 12, 2009
Ann Silversides
CMAJ
http://www.cmaj.ca/earlyreleases/12nov09-social-scientists-redirected-to-cihr-for-grants.shtml
Nov 12, 2009
SUSANNA KELLEY
THE CANADIAN PRESS
http://www.torontosun.com/news/canada/2009/11/12/11717696-sun.html

Advancing, slowly

Nov 12, 2009
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/editorials/advancing-slowly/article1360310/

Is the world awash in oil?

Not if you ask the folks who pump it
Nov 12, 2009
Eric Reguly
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/is-the-world-awash-in-oil/article1360337/
Nov 12, 2009
Margaret Munro
Canwest News Service
http://www.montrealgazette.com/technology/Canada+boreal+forest+rated+carbon+warehouse/2212507/story.html
Nov 12, 2009
Sharon Oosthoek
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2009/11/11/boreal-carbon-climate-change.html
Review 'suffers from significant bias,' company says
Nov 12, 2009
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2009/11/12/pfizer-neurontin.html
Nov 12, 2009
The Canadian Press
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2009/11/12/h1n1-who-antiviral.html
60% Below Average
Nov 11, 2009
Paul Vieira
Financial Post
http://www.financialpost.com/scripts/story.html?id=2210089

How Not to Catch H1N1

If the best way to fight swine flu is to avoid it, how do we still know so little about its transmission?
Nov 11, 2009
Marc Saner
The Mark
http://www.themarknews.com/articles/658-how-not-to-catch-h1n1

Life depends on the oceans

Nov 11, 2009
David Suzuki with Faisal Moola
LondonTopic.ca
http://www.londontopic.ca/article.php?artid=16997

Science is only human

Nov 11, 2009
George Jonas
National Post
http://www.nationalpost.com/opinion/columnists/story.html?id=c4d40b69-c161-4426-a0a8-f40bd1ffcbef

Misinformation and paranoia

Nov 11, 2009
National Post
http://www.nationalpost.com/opinion/story.html?id=2210020
Nov 11, 2009
Kevin Libin
National Post
http://www.nationalpost.com/related/links/story.html?id=2209962
Nov 11, 2009
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2009/11/11/bpa-factory-china-sexual-problems.html
‘Whole span of modern medicine' is under threat because bugs are become resistant, rendering the drugs useless
Nov 11, 2009
Kate Kelland
Reuters
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/science/antibiotic-overuse-threatens-treatments/article1359453/
Nov 10, 2009
Marion Kilgour
National Post
http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/fullcomment/archive/2009/11/10/km-going-muslim.aspx
Nov 10, 2009
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2009/11/10/space-solar-sail-planetary-society-plan.html
Nov 10, 2009
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2009/11/10/man-urbee-xprize.html
Nov 10, 2009
The Canadian Press
http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5h-iPhgWEDWmvc_PLhbwHP6ECcKGw

The fight over the future of food

- Backlash against GM crops complicates bid to feed world
- Resistance to science-based agriculture grows in U.S.
- Is a second Green Revolution needed, or even desirable?
Nov 10, 2009
Claudia Parsons, Russell Blinch and Svetlana Kovalyova
Reuters
http://www.reuters.com/article/latestCrisis/idUSN091742
Doctor denies obstructing Health Canada
Nov 10, 2009
Gwendolyn Richards
Canwest News Service
http://www.nationalpost.com/related/links/story.html?id=2204160
A fired official believes climate change is equivalent to a religious belief. Who could disagree?
Nov 10, 2009
Peter Foster
Financial Post
http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/fullcomment/archive/2009/11/10/peter-foster-climatism-is-more-than-a-belief-system.aspx
Congress approves $163M subsidy to build new reactor, begin domestic production
Nov 9, 2009
Joanna Smith
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/723019--u-s-isotope-industry-will-be-canada-s-loss
But companies unable to forge consensus on the best way to proceed with emissions reduction
Nov 9, 2009
Shawn McCarthy
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/big-oil-makes-case-for-carbon-capture-subsidies/article1356162/
Nov 9, 2009
Tyler Hamilton
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/business/cleanbreak/article/722990--hamilton-why-should-ontario-pony-up-for-alberta-s-exploits
Nov 9, 2009
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2009/11/09/medical-isotopes-us.html
If we don't produce our oil and gas resources, countries that refuse to be bound by Kyoto targets will
Nov 9, 2009
Gwyn Morgan
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/industry-news/energy-and-resources/zealots-throw-another-dagger-at-our-oil-industry/article1356167/

Ottawa's mind closed on carbon

Nov 9, 2009
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorials/article/722919--ottawa-s-mind-closed-on-carbon
Nov 9, 2009
Tiffany Crawford
Canwest News Service
http://www.vancouversun.com/health/Reducing+salt+levels+voluntary+Report/2201757/story.html
Nov 9, 2009
Barbara Yaffe
Vancouver Sun
http://www.vancouversun.com/technology/World+youth+will+have+lead+climate+change/2201215/story.html
Nov 9, 2009
Lawrence Solomon
Financial Post
http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/fpcomment/archive/2009/11/09/lawrence-solomon-top-environmental-group-downplays-global-warming-threat.aspx
Nov 9, 2009
Marni Soupcoff
National Post
http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/fullcomment/archive/2009/11/09/marni-soupcoff-too-much-awareness-is-bad-for-your-health.aspx
Children deserve the utmost in protection at a time of a public-health emergency
Nov 9, 2009
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/editorials/schoolchildren-are-the-next-priority/article1357350/
Come December, public health officials will be faced with the task of persuading people to get the shot after the worst is over
Nov 9, 2009
LISA PRIEST
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/h1n1-swine-flu/for-many-vaccine-will-be-available-after-flu-peaks/article1356125/
When activism is disguised as science
Nov 9, 2009
Margaret Wente
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/does-bpa-give-you-the-willies-it-shouldnt/article1357124/
Pollster Nik Nanos says there's no benefit for any politicians who 'manufacture a problem' where there isn't one
Nov 9, 2009
CYNTHIA MÃœNSTER, BEA VONGDOUANGCHANH
The Hill Times
http://www.thehilltimes.ca/page/view/h1n1_issue-11-9-2009
Tories accuse opposition parties of frightening the public and creating panic by overstating the degree of the threat of the H1N1 pandemic
Nov 9, 2009
TIM NAUMETZ
The Hill Times
http://www.thehilltimes.ca/page/view/100_million_stimulus_ads-11-9-2009

Canada commits to wilderness deal

Environment Minister signs memorandum of understanding with the United States and Mexico that binds the three countries in defending uninhabited spaces
Nov 9, 2009
Canadian Press
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/science/canada-commits-to-wilderness-deal/article1356547/
Ottawa has offered a false choice between economic growth and environmental progress
Nov 8, 2009
Clare Demerse
http://www.thestar.com/comment/article/722486

Online Q&A: B.C.'s salmon crisis

Discuss how to save B.C.'s salmon stock with Fisheries Survival Coalition spokesman Phil Eidsvik
Nov 8, 2009
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/british-columbia/online-qa-bcs-salmon-crisis/article1355700/
The Globe and Mail obtained findings of a lengthy investigation by Alberta's College of Physicians and Surgeons into whistleblower John O'Connor's claims
Nov 8, 2009
Katherine O'Neill
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/report-casts-doubt-on-mds-claims-about-alberta-reserves-cancer-rates/article1355980/
Nov 8, 2009
Canwest News Service
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/health/H1N1+death+toll+grows+problems+scandals+plague+vaccination+efforts/2199578/story.html
Vaccine wastage, disease management among crucial messages
Nov 8, 2009
Denise Ryan
Vancouver Sun
http://www.vancouversun.com/health/Health+officials+battle+H1N1+rumours/2200356/story.html
Nov 8, 2009
Steve Rennie
The Canadian Press
http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5je2m5NwiGu53xn-I-rZ1QKfFGIfg
Polar bears are in decline, alright, but not everywhere. There is a case for keeping the hunt alive in Nunavut and the Inuit are making it
Nov 8, 2009
Paul Watson
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/news/insight/article/722760--the-bear-facts-about-the-polar-bear-hunt
Energy minister meets industry in Calgary
Nov 7, 2009
Dan Healing
Calgary Herald
http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/energy-resources/patient+carbon+policy+Raitt+counsels/2196666/story.html
Nov 7, 2009
Tamsyn Burgmann
The Canadian Press
http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5g-Fsl3Lr3yu2D2fRAj8rUBCOyCDg

Clouds gather over climate talks

Emissions Targets. Chances of reaching a treaty at next month's UN conference in Copenhagen appear more remote than ever as the gap in demands between rich and poor countries continues to widen
Nov 7, 2009
WILLIAM MARSDEN
The Gazette
http://www.montrealgazette.com/entertainment/Clouds+gather+over+climate+talks/2195365/story.html

Energy's 'face of the future'

In his new book, Satya Das argues that so-called dirty oil can help build a cleaner future. He focuses on Albertans, such as Evan Chrapko, who are paving the way
Nov 7, 2009
SATYA DAS
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/business/article/722497--energy-s-face-of-the-future

Jim Prentice gets it right

Canada is calling the bluff of Big Green and its army of unquestioning acolytes
Nov 7, 2009
National Post
http://www.nationalpost.com/opinion/story.html?id=2197134

Numbers racket

Politicians the world over claim that 4,000 scientists believe in global warming. Depends on who’s counting
Nov 7, 2009
Lawrence Solomon
Financial Post
http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/fpcomment/archive/2009/11/07/lawrence-solomon-numbers-racket.aspx
Nov 6, 2009
Jeffrey Jones
Reuters
http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/western-focus/Canada+steps+sands+push+United+States/2194535/story.html

Red cloud over Alberta

On the environment, Quebec is content to play the holier-than-thou role
Nov 6, 2009
Lysiane Gagnon
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/red-cloud-over-alberta/article1354846/

Copenhagen toughens up Prentice

Nov 6, 2009
Don Martin
National Post
http://www.nationalpost.com/related/links/story.html?id=2191843

Swine flu snafus

How many bureaucrats does it take to give your kid a shot in the arm?
Nov 6, 2009
Margaret Wente
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/swine-flu-snafus/article1354773/
Nov 6, 2009
Tom Blackwell
National Post
http://www.vancouversun.com/health/H1N1+nears+peak+experts+suggest/2193765/story.html
Nov 6, 2009
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2009/11/06/climate-change-treaty-delay.html
Nov 4, 2009
David Nutt
New Scientist
http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn18099-david-nutt-governments-should-get-real-on-drugs.html