Canada: a haven for pirates
Earlier this month, a Montreal man was convicted of illegally recording a movie in the theatre, and sentenced to 2 ½ months in jail. This…
March 2010
Vintage isn’t just cool anymore, it’s green too!
Waiting outside for an hour in -30 C weather, and dressed in only enough to leave me with a cold for the rest of the…
How to Hanky
A green-minded co-worker of mine had a cold recently and, knowing that I am a pocket-square enthusiast, asked if I had any helpful tips so…
Sustainable is Attainable
The recent Copenhagen Climate Summit proved that the Canadian government has almost no concern with climate change. But that doesn’t mean that we should all…
Environmental Racism and Environmental Justice
Often, my short walks from the bus stop to wherever I happen to be going on campus — usually straight to St. John’s College for…
Avoid the gas station
Nothing, it seems, motivates people quite as strongly as money. Like it or not, financial loss or gain is one of the best ways to…
One take on the carbon credit trading system
The carbon credit is a commodity that evolved out of the idealism of environmentalists, scientists and economists. Some governments, politicians, businesses and consumers around the…
Tapas time
Tapas parties are gaining popularity around the world. Tapas is a dish of savory bite-sized snacks that are designed to be shared and enjoyed. Spanish…
Beyond the steel cages
While I commend Dr. Medoro (“Animal Rights and Academic Freedom” March 8, 2010) for standing up against current pork production methods, I also take offense…
Violence in Nigeria
Nigeria has gone through a lot — from military dictatorships for much of the country’s independence from Britain to the collapse of their once-booming oil…