Saturday, August 25, 2012

OpEdNews - Article: Nationalize the Fossil Fuel Industry

OpEdNews - Article: Nationalize the Fossil Fuel Industry: "The predictions of the climate scientists about global heating have been coming true.   Already we have seen droughts, floods, rampant wildfires, shorter winters, insect infestations, dying fish, dying polar bears, melting glaciers, permafrost destruction, crop failures, climate refugees, and species destruction. The only thing the scientists have gotten wrong so far is the timetable.   All of the model predictions have been underestimates."

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Friday, August 24, 2012

More provincial money needed for transit, group says

More provincial money needed for transit, group says: "EDMONTON - Edmonton’s transit use is growing but it will need the province’s support to develop the system to its full potential, says the head of the Canadian Urban Transit Association.
Michael Roschleau presented his organization’s Transit Vision 2040 to city councillors Tuesday, asking them to commit to a goal of 120 rides per capita by the year 2040. The vision also calls on cities to put transit at the centre of new developments, expand regional transit, and focus on excellent customer service and financial health."

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