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Schindler and co. blast shuttering of AEMERA

Posted by: Michael Tyas April 18, 2016 2 Comments
Schindler and co. blast shuttering of AEMERA
David Schindler and 7 other prominent scientists have come together to call bullshit on Boothe's report and minister Phillip's decision. While Boothe called it a 'failed three year experiment,' the scientists helpfully point out that it inherited a hoarder's level of baggage from former versions of the program and it was unfair to hold them responsible for this, as they hadn't adequate time to clean the mess.
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Rick Mercrer Rants, Props Up Fallacy

Posted by: Michael Tyas January 26, 2016 Comments Off on Rick Mercrer Rants, Props Up Fallacy
Rick Mercrer Rants, Props Up Fallacy
Rick Mercer has called out the Montreal mayor for rejecting Energy East. Mayor Denis Coderre explained in the Montreal Gazette and other outlets that he is against the 1 million barrel a day pipeline due to it’s threats to the environment, drinking...
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Canada’s Largest Oil Spill on First Nation’s Doorstep

Posted by: Michael Tyas July 17, 2015 Comments Off on Canada’s Largest Oil Spill on First Nation’s Doorstep
Canada’s Largest Oil Spill on First Nation’s Doorstep
Canada’s largest oil spill happened right next to Fort Mcmurray #468 First Nation. According to a hastily prepared official press release, Fort McMurray First Nation”is extremely concerned about the magnitude of the pipeline spill at the CNOOC Nexen Long Lake Facility that...
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Alberta Auditor General Says Oilsands Piggybank Too Tiny

Posted by: Michael Tyas July 6, 2015 Comments Off on Alberta Auditor General Says Oilsands Piggybank Too Tiny
Alberta Auditor General Says Oilsands Piggybank Too Tiny
Today the Auditor General of Manitoba, Merwan Saher, blasted the provincial government for not requiring oilsands companies to cough up enough cash in advance in order to clean up and remediate affected landscapes once the last batch of crude has been shipped out.
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Wildrose Blooms in Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo. Now What?

Posted by: Michael Tyas May 7, 2015 Comments Off on Wildrose Blooms in Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo. Now What?
Wildrose Blooms in Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo. Now What?
What about parts of the natural environment that are distanced from direct exposure to the extractive industry? What about damages that occur far downstream? What about a commitment to preserving livelihoods that aren't dependent on ‘individual property’, but on traditional territory and healthy ecosystems?
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Colonization of Fort Chipewyan Sickening Residents

Posted by: Michael Tyas April 1, 2015 Comments Off on Colonization of Fort Chipewyan Sickening Residents
Colonization of Fort Chipewyan Sickening Residents
The casual skimmer of the Edmonton Journal might see this headline and think impure thoughts. 'Trail-blazing aboriginal doctor worries Fort Chipewyan residents not ready for major lifestyle change' may seem, to the uninformed masses, like Fort Chipewyan needs a major attitude adjustment about their health. Everyone knows that aboriginal communities struggle with smoking, diabetes, drug use, lack of physical activity and poor food choices, right? Fort Chip is no different? Wrong.
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Colorado Environmental Film Festival Official Selection!

Posted by: Michael Tyas January 13, 2015 Comments Off on Colorado Environmental Film Festival Official Selection!
Colorado Environmental Film Festival Official Selection!
We’re thrilled to announce that One River Many Relations is an official selection for the Colorado Environmental Film Festival this February 19-21 in scenic Golden. We really like how the mission of the CEFF is in tune with our goals...
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