Of all of the world’s chemical compounds, none has a worse reputation than carbon dioxide. Thanks to the single-minded demonization of this natural and essential atmospheric gas by advocates of government control of energy production, the conventional wisdom about carbon dioxide is that it is a dangerous pollutant. That’s simply not the case. Contrary to what some would have us believe, increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere will benefit the increasing population on the planet by increasing agricultural productivity.
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Alberta government needs new approach to Keystone XL pipeline lobbying: Government must educate on climate change to ensure Keystone XL pipeline approval
Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver is right to label climate activist Dr. James Hansen’s end-of the-world proclamations as nonsense. But Oliver makes a strategic mistake when he actively promotes the hypothesis that carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from human activities are causing dangerous global warming.
Drones Hit New Turf: U.S. Farmland: Agricultural Groups Experiment With Unmanned Vehicles to Monitor Crops and Spray Pesticides
Farmers are starting to investigate the use of drones for a decidedly nonmilitary purpose: monitoring crops and spraying pesticides. As the spring growing season unfolds, universities already are working with agricultural groups to experiment with different types of unmanned aircraft outfitted with sensors and other technologies to measure and protect crop health.
Kudos to Environment Minister Peter Kent for giving Canadians a climate scare-free Earth Day
Happily, and perhaps unexpectedly, Canadian Environment Minister Peter Kent resisted the temptation to associate his Earth Day speech with the climate scare. In an announcement that included nothing at all about climate, global warming, greenhouse gases or carbon dioxide, Kent and his Alberta counter-part Diana McQueen instead discussed a practical, science-based plan to enhance public access to real pollution data from the oilsands.
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Providing Reserve Residents with Access to Market Housing Options
Indigenous housing—especially in remote and northern locations—represents one of the intractable problems facing First Nation communities. The high cost of housing in these locations and the never-ending cycle of backlogs plague reserve communities across Canada....
BSE and Devil’s Lake
North Dakota politicians link resolution of BSE import ban to Canada’s stand on water issues
Why Provinces Need Fiscal Constitutions
Ontario is dumping its Taxpayer Protection and Balanced Budget Act, but in Colorado a tougher law is conferring great benefits.
New Brunswick Rejects Gov’t Car Insurance
New Brunswick rejects a move to public car insurance after reports underestimated the cost of setting up a government-owned insurance corporation, low-balled the average premium and contained several significant flaws.
Jon Caldara, President, the Independence Institute
Frontier interviews Jon Caldara, President of the Independence Institute, on the issue of TABOR, Colorado’s Taxpayer Bill of Rights, June 1, 2004
More Regulatory Woes For Rural Communities
Ottawa’s regulatory jihad against rural communities now includes the “Fish Police” and a poorly conceived law to protect endangered species.
End of story?
Changing technology and falling book prices spell the end of the traditional libary according to the Economist Magazine.
Ruth Richardson in Wonderland
Pundits talk about an “issueless” election campaign, but revisiting New Zealand’s experience indicates there is much to be done in Canada.
Stephen Harper, Leader of the Conservative Party
Frontier interviews Stephen Harper, Leader of the Conservative Party in Winnipeg, May 17th, 2004
Ruth Richardson, NZ Finance Minister 1990-93
Ruth Richardson, former New Zealand finance minister discusses the criteria for fiscally responsible government and the frontier of public policy (competitive delivery, transparency, flat taxes)