Science & Technology

Ecological Disaster Looming in Gulf of Mexico

April 29, 2010
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Apart from the cumulative repercussions resulting from millions of automobiles burning oil for fuel the world over, there are also the sudden [...]

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Blue Marble: Earth Through NASA’s Lens

March 2, 2010
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If there was ever any apathy towards the aesthetic beauty of a jeweled sphere teaming with life and hanging effortlessly in the [...]

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Thinking Outside of the Box: Bloom Energy Seeks to Revolutionize Energy Generation

February 24, 2010
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In the developing world, over a billion people go without electricity every day. Changing the situation by installing power grids would take [...]

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A Call for Greener Vending Machines

February 19, 2010
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Hmmm. Who’s the real junkie? The pop, chip and chocolate bar junkfood lover or the vending machine that sells the items? We [...]

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Prentice Says Canada’s Reputation Stinks, Thanks to Oilsands

February 5, 2010
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Oilsands. The very word conjures up images of unparalleled natural destruction and is, unfortunately, synonymous with the word ‘Canada.’ Well aware of [...]

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Lack of Snow, Yet Not ‘Green’ Enough at Vancouver Winter Olympics

February 4, 2010
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The green credentials of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics are being questioned, in a rather ironic situation in which we see organizers [...]

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South Korean Giant Samsung Contends for Place in Ontario’s Clean Energy Market

January 21, 2010
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A deal closed today that lets a giant into the renewable energy scene in Ontario. In a controversial move, Premier McGuinty signed [...]

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U.K. Continues to Lead Europe, World in Offshore Wind Farms

January 19, 2010
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A new round of licenses has been awarded to successful bidders in Britain’s energy industry, allowing for the future development of thousands [...]

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