So, okay, some of you at least have probably heard about the fuss with ducks landing in the tailings ponds from the tar sands in Alberta (and, the ponds being toxic, dying). One company had like 1200 die two years ago, and got a hefty fine (and ordered to pay donations to various charities) to the tune of about three million dollars.

And then these ( Read more... )

I'll keep this brief so as to not lose you; you can listen to the special episode of the CBC's science program, Quirks & Quarks, for more details.

In short, though, the planet is in trouble. BIG trouble. The most pessimistic forecasts from a decade ago end up to have been wildly optimistic. Drastic change is needed to save the world-- and by this, I ( Read more... )