Tag Archives: Politics

Critical Nova Scotia minerals in critical times?

Posted on February 26, 2025 by earth science society

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston promoted Lithium exploration and lifting the bans on Uranium mining and fracking. While the world needs to reset priorities in light of the recent US election, the premier’s priorities are not based upon science or global economic factors Continue reading →

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#Katrina10. #Louisiana is still disappearing

Posted on October 27, 2014 by earth science society

I wrote this blog post in November of 2014. I am reblogging it today, on the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Land loss map of South Louisiana. Image source here. Click on image to enlarge.  Is it the weather? No … Continue reading →

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Canadian Earth Science for @PMHarper – Preamble

Posted on December 3, 2013 by earth science society

In 2007, Canadian writer Yann Martel became puzzled about what made then relatively new Canadian PM Stephen Harper tick.  This as a result of a visit to Ottawa on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Canadian Council for … Continue reading →

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Whereof one cannot speak, thereof one must be silent

Posted on April 14, 2013 by earth science society

When the Canadian Minister of Natural Resources, Joe Oliver, proclaimed this week in an official press conference that our concern for climate change was ‘exaggerated’, the press rightly fell over him. There is a good summary of that controversial event … Continue reading →

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Dear Dr. Johnston, Your Excellency

Posted on March 26, 2013 by earth science society

Your appointment as Governor General of Canada was an excellent choice. You are a person of stellar reputation. As a scientist, I was thrilled that a scientist of your stature was appointed to this office. During your relatively short term … Continue reading →

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