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An Inconvenient Solution

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Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Truth was one of the high points not only of the environmental movement but also of the documentary tradition in America. He figured out how to use a new medium, PowerPoint, to take the unavoidably wonkish story of global warming and make it scary, credible and [...]

‘Space clown’ hosts global show

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Guy Laliberte’s event aimed to raise awareness of global water issues
Circus entrepreneur and “first clown in space” Guy Laliberte has hosted a global artistic performance from the International Space Station (ISS).
Mr Laliberte introduced artists and speakers from 14 countries in a two-hour show aimed at drawing attention to global water shortages.
Al Gore, Bono [...]

The Importance of Innovation in 2009

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Well 2008 was certainly a year for change . . . not necessarily the change we wanted but change nonetheless.
As we begin yet another new year, there is something different about this one.  It feels unusual in a number of ways:

It is quite apparent that no one really knows what is happening with [...]

Wind Energy Bumps Into Power Grid’s Limits

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When the builders of the Maple Ridge Wind farm spent $320 million to put nearly 200 wind turbines in upstate New York, the idea was to get paid for producing electricity. But at times, regional electric lines have been so congested that Maple Ridge has been forced to shut down even with [...]