Traffic congestion would disappear if the government regulations that cause it were abolished. Continue reading Fill ‘er up, with people
Making sure transit operators stay on track
Transit riders in Boston are hoping that replacing the operator of its commuter rail system will lead to more trains arriving on time. Continue reading Making sure transit operators stay on track
Making sure the lights stay on in Toronto
Private electricity companies in other parts of the world have a much better track record than Toronto Hydro when it comes to handling severe weather. Continue reading Making sure the lights stay on in Toronto
Why governments want health care workers vaccinated
To protect the population at large against diseases, public health authorities generally aim to immunize 90 to 95 per cent of the population. To the dismay of the authorities, however, one segment of the population is surprisingly resistant to getting the flu and other vaccines recommended for them — doctors, nurses and others working in the health care sector.
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WSJ contributor: Vaccine-skeptical scientists deserve appreciation & fair press
The Miami Examiner reports on Lawrence Solomon’s new series about vaccines.
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While Canadians endured hardships during recent storms, customers in UK got compensated
To help its most vulnerable customers cope, one UK power company provided them with Christmas dinners as well as hotel accommodation, all at shareholder expense. Continue reading While Canadians endured hardships during recent storms, customers in UK got compensated
Why the press shouldn’t dismiss vaccine skeptics
Granted, kooks and quacks exist in the vaccination field, just as they exist elsewhere. But no journalist would have any difficulty finding dozens of distinguished skeptical scientists for the very few “rogue” scientists that the press has vilified.
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Metrolinx 2.0: PCs and Liberals on same track when it comes to transit
While the Ontario PCs recently laid out their vision for transit, it looks remarkably similar to policies already underway. Continue reading Metrolinx 2.0: PCs and Liberals on same track when it comes to transit
GTA transit and congestion relief stuck in neutral
The final report from the Transit Investment Strategy Advisory Panel offers little in the way of new ideas when it comes to transit in the Greater Toronto Area. Continue reading GTA transit and congestion relief stuck in neutral
Why China’s renewables industry is headed for collapse
(December 10, 2013) Bankruptcies abound as China’s central planners struggle to keep its green industry from rotting.
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