The Upside of Climate Change for Canadian Agriculture
Economist Jeff Rubin argues warmer Prairie summers could extend the growing season by four to five weeks, boosting yields and allowing new crops. He suggests Canada could rise from eighth to top exporter status, with farmland investment seen as a long term opportunity as food gains value.
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Mount Everest Turns Into the World’s Highest Garbage Dump
The article lauds Everest as a perch of global desire then denounces today’s climbers as wealthy tourists who leave up to 50 tons of garbage. It notes base camp facilities, Sherpa risks, and Nepal’s $3 million permit income with little trickle to guides, while two tons of trash inspire artist sculptures from 2012.
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