Saturday, September 25, 2010

Weekly science policy roundup

Sep 23, 2010
Rob Annan
Researcher Forum
http://dontleavecanadabehind.wordpress.com/2010/09/23/weekly-science-policy-roundup/
Sep 22, 2010
Tavia Grant
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/economy/how-to-cure-canadas-innovation-woes/article1717433/
Economic Action Plan invests in the knowledge economy, skilled workforce
Sep 24, 2010
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Government-of-Canada-Supports-Science-and-Engineering-Graduates-in-Southern-Ontario-1324634.htm
Sep 22, 2010
Sheryl Ubelacker
The Canadian Press
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/three-canadians-predicted-as-contenders-for-nobel-prizes/article1717824/
U of T program has engineering students help in plan to revive creativity
Sep 23, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/09/23/million-acts-innovation.html
Biologists have brought rigour to psychology, sociology and even economics. Now they are turning their attention to the softest science of all: management
Sep 23, 2010
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/node/17090697

Canada lags behind in ICT

Country needs digital strategy, experts say
Sep 20, 2010
Bruce Johnstone
The Leader-Post
http://www.leaderpost.com/health/Canada+lags+behind/3548534/story.html
Sep 22, 2010
The StarPhoenix
http://www.thestarphoenix.com/opinion/Tight+restrictions+scientists+public+disservice/3560785/story.html?cid=megadrop_story
Sep 19, 2010
Bruce Cheadle
The Canadian Press
http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/863468--new-rules-restrict-government-scientists-from-speaking-to-media
'I sincerely apologize for any confusion,' Linda Buck writes
Sep 23, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/09/23/buck-science-retraction-smell.html
Sep 24, 2010
Tom Spears
The Ottawa Citizen
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/technology/Book+review+Ecologist+David+Suzuki+sums+fears+hopes/3576492/story.html

Warning from an elder

Sep 24, 2010
Trent Edwards
Calgary Herald
http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/David+Suzuki+doesn+mince+words+environment/3569231/story.html

Canada needs energy plan

Sep 24, 2010
David Suzuki and Faisal Moola
Times & Transcript
http://timestranscript.canadaeast.com/opinion/article/1232889
'You will have hunger and social unrest,' researcher warns
Sep 24, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/09/24/groundwater-study-depletion.html
Sep 24, 2010
Bradley Bouzane
Postmedia News
http://www.montrealgazette.com/technology/Canada+ahead+game+groundwater+drain+Expert/3576298/story.html
The Alberta government, facing growing concerns about the impact of oil sands operations, is bringing together scientists to try to resolve whether the industry is poisoning surrounding rivers, lakes and groundwater
Sep 24, 2010
Dean Bennett
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/prairies/alberta-unveils-plan-to-study-oil-sands-impact-on-water-quality/article1723975/
Sep 24, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/09/24/edmonton-alberta-oilsands-committee.html
Sep 24, 2010
Dan Healing
Calgary Herald
http://www.montrealgazette.com/business/Independent+scientists+will+review+Alberta+data+oilsands+water/3575001/story.html
Sep 24, 2010
Karen Selick
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/raw-milk-fans-are-getting-a-raw-deal/article1722070/
Sep 24, 2010
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorials/article/865651--far-north-act-blueprint-for-the-future
Montreal-based Averna also recognized as a Canadian Innovation Leader
Sep 24, 2010
NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL CANADA
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Economic-Action-Plan-Supports-Communication-and-Electronics-Innovation-in-Quebec-1324645.htm
Sep 24, 2010
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/NAFO-Takes-Further-Action-Rebuild-Groundfish-Stocks-Protect-Vulnerable-Marine-Ecosystems-1324991.htm
Sep 24, 2010
Ray Grigg
Courier-Islander
http://www.canada.com/Exasperation+Politics+Inaction/3571039/story.html

National Organic Week

Sep 24, 2010
Nickie Polson
Courier-Islander
http://www.canada.com/National+Organic+Week/3571040/story.html
Joins Wal-Mart, Loblaws in setting sustainable fishing policies
Sep 23, 2010
The Canadian Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/09/23/con-metro-fish.html
Government not ‘putting its money where its mouth is’
Sep 23, 2010
Hanneke Brooymans
Edmonton Journal
http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Alberta+cutting+spending+environmental+monitoring+oilsands+labour+boss/3570721/story.html
Wants to work with environmentalists to find 'progressive solution'
Sep 23, 2010
Hanneke Brooymans
Edmonton Journal
http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Environmental+groups+skeptical+about+industry+offers+dialogue/3565207/story.html

Defending the oil sands

Sep 23, 2010
National Post
http://www.nationalpost.com/opinion/Defending+sands/3565626/story.html
Sep 23, 2010
Debra Black
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/news/sciencetech/science/article/865566--how-coming-solar-storms-could-cripple-economy
Sep 23, 2010
Lesley Ciarula Taylor
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/news/world/article/865411--canada-far-fatter-than-most-rich-countries-study
Funding to Avalon Microelectronics will help develop custom microchips for semi-conductor industry
Sep 23, 2010
NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL CANADA
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Government-of-Canada-Supports-Innovative-Research-and-Development-in-St-Johns-1323886.htm
Sep 22, 2010
Bradley S. Klapper and Frank Jordans
The Associated Press
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/science/physicists-excited-by-recent-results-from-large-hadron-collider/article1719252/
Sep 22, 2010
Rob Ferguson and Tanya Talaga
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/news/sciencetech/environment/article/864660--great-lakes-getting-dirtier-watchdog-warns
Sep 22, 2010
Gord Miller
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/864502--ontario-on-front-line-of-climate-change
Canada's largest energy company is partnering with the country's biggest miner to develop a major wind farm project in Alberta
Sep 22, 2010
The Canadian Press
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/industry-news/energy-and-resources/teck-suncor-partner-on-wind-power-project/article1718742/
Sep 22, 2010
The Canadian Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/09/22/world-water-congress-cp.html
Sep 22, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/09/22/bc-eye-of-the-wind.html
Ottawa-based GasTOPS Ltd. recognized as a Canadian Innovation Leader
Sep 22, 2010
NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL CANADA
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Economic-Action-Plan-Supports-Research-and-Development-at-Ottawa-Manufacturer-1323181.htm

The Fallacy of 'Ethical Oil'

Better to describe Canada's oil sands crude as 'the devil's tears.'
Sep 22, 2010
Andrew Nikiforuk
TheTyee.ca
http://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2010/09/22/EthicalOilFallacy/

Africa must learn to feed itself

The way to an agricultural revolution in Africa has long been clear: Promote research, put the latest technology in the hands of the farmers and boost investment in rural infrastructure. It is the will that has been missing – at least until now, if we heed a rising chorus of African leaders.
Sep 21, 2010
Roger Thurow
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/africa-must-learn-to-feed-itself/article1717277/
Sep 21, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/09/21/edible-plants-lane-anderson-ernest-small.html
B.C. regulators promise to investigate
Sep 21, 2010
Kathy Tomlinson
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/british-columbia/story/2010/09/20/bc-acupuncturebilling.html
Sep 21, 2010
Environment Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Minister-Prentice-Discusses-Energy-and-Climate-With-Major-Economies-1322616.htm
Sep 21, 2010
Ryan Bromsgrove
The Gateway
http://thegatewayonline.ca/articles/opinion/2010/09/21/science-subject-political-agenda
Sep 20, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/09/20/neb-arctic-offshore-drilling-review.html
After enduring a barrage of attacks that rehashed environmental hazards associated with developing Western Canada’s oil sands, Alberta’s provincial government has gone on the offensive
Sep 20, 2010
Tim Kiladze
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/industry-news/energy-and-resources/alberta-launches-oil-sands-pr-campaign/article1715539/
New battery technology needed, says e-car firm VP
Sep 20, 2010
Emily Chung
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/09/20/electric-cars-battery.html
Sep 19, 2010
Mitch Potter
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/news/world/article/863091--first-nations-leaders-in-d-c-to-urge-politicians-to-reject-oilsands-pipeline

Balance in far north bill

Sep 19, 2010
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorials/article/862982--balance-in-far-north-bill
Alberta is showing the way for nations with similar reserves. Brace for a global 'age of tough oil.'
Sep 9, 2010
Geoff Dembicki
TheTyee.ca
http://thetyee.ca/News/2010/09/09/OilSandsWorld/