Geothermal push in Manitoba homes faces costs and concerns
Kate Jackman-Atkinson reviews Manitoba's Aug 18 geothermal program aimed at reducing hydro use and greenhouse emissions. She notes incentives for homes and businesses, projected costs around 22,000 per house pre rebates, and compares annual costs to electric heating. Critics point to high upfront costs and limited coverage by Manitoba Hydro discounts.
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Biden and Obama foreign policy clash over experience and aims
Gwynne Dyer argues that Biden's liberal interventionism and long Washington tenure align with Obama on many international questions, yet Biden’s deep establishment ties may restrain bold shifts. The piece weighs whether Obama could drift away from conventional realpolitik with Biden as running mate.
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