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The UnAtomic Age

Illustration by nik harron. Since the 2011 Fukushima catastrophe, the global decline in nuclear power has steepened. More than 20 countries are phasing out nuclear plants, have stopped the construction of new reactors, or passed laws prohibiting nuclear power. The number of reactors and nuclear electricity output is falling worldwide.

Toms River: A Story of Science and Salvation \ Dan Fagin

Toms River: A Story of Science and Salvation

IN THE TRADITION OF A Civil Action, The Emperor of All Maladies and The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, Dan Fagin melds hard-hitting investigative reporting with a fascinating scientific detective story and unforgettable characters. At its core, Toms River is a meticulous history of the poisoning of a quaint New […]

Water is moved around the world in commodities.

Hidden Streams

Water is embedded in and enriches nearly everything, including food. Agriculture accounts for a staggering 92 per cent of the rain, ground and surface water that people consume, most of it pumped for irrigation to produce cereal grains, meat and milk. This crucial reliance on water faces big challenges; a […]

Tar Sands Action at the White House

5 Key Lessons from the Keystone XL Pipeline Fight

Back in January of this year, The New York Times published an article detailing how the campaign to stop the Keystone XL pipeline had “changed American environmental politics.” For over three years now, thousands of people have marched, rallied, commented, blockaded, been arrested and done almost everything in between to stop […]

Janice Lee with Region of Waterloo staff recycling expert Kathleen Barsoum.

Garbage Isn’t Garbage

Disclaimer: While most of the information in this post is widely applicable, the specific recycling capabilities of your municipality may differ. Most municipality websites offer detailed lists of what can and cannot be recycled in your area.