Canada Pushes Navy Modernization and Arctic Sovereignty
Prime Minister Stephen Harper announces a $3.1 billion frigate refit and eight Polar Class 5 Arctic Offshore Patrol Ships to strengthen Canada’s navy. A new Arctic deep water port and domestic shipbuilding support were also pledged, with delivery of the first patrol ship expected in 2013 and a push for direct Senate representation reforms.
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Easier to Talk Green Than to Be Green
A reader criticizes Live Earth style events and climate messaging. The author argues humans have limited impact on climate compared with media claims, questions the value of satellite charity concerts, and calls for evidence within six months before judging the effort a failure. The piece concludes that talking green is easier than living it.
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