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Thoughtful explorations of current environmental issues, from global warming to alternative fuels.

January 2005

Everyday Poisons

by Paul Webster

Are fire retardants actually a toxic hazard?

September 2004

Hot Air

by Douglas Bell

Global Warming as Hollywood celebrity: Pathetic fallacy? Or just plain pathetic?

February 2004

Hot Zones and Human Clusters

by Lisa Rundle

West Nile Virus invades Toronto

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