John Dupuis
Science & Engineering Librarian, Steacie Science & Engineering Library, York University. Opinions expressed here are mine alone.
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5 of 5 stars to The Adventures of Alexander Von Humboldt by Andrea Wulf
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Emissions will rise under Conservative climate plan
A leading climate expert’s modelling of the Conservative climate plan shows emissions will rise, as the proposed tools are not proven to work.
International AI ethics panel must be independent
France and Canada are establishing an international committee to advise on the ethics of artificial intelligence. The group should be supported and shielded from undue influence.
Jair Bolsonaro accuses NGOs of setting fires in Amazon rainforest
Brazilian president blames environmental groups after he is criticised for rise in blazes
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Jair Bolsonaro claims without evidence that NGOs are setting fires in Amazon rainforest
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Hackers Can Turn Everyday Speakers Into Acoustic Cyberweapons
A security researcher has demonstrated how to force everyday commercial speakers to emit harmful sounds.
Elections Canada nonsense shows why science versus politics isn’t a fair fight | The Star
An Elections Canada warning to environmental groups that their statements about climate change could be considered partisan activity is like telling the Canadian Cancer Society not to say smoking is bad for your health, writes Simon Donner.
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Elections Canada nonsense shows why science versus politics isn’t a fair fight thestar.com/opinion/contri… via @torontostar
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DOAJ’s open letter to SSHA communities about Plan S
The recently published Royal Historical Society (RHS) working paper on Plan S contains some errors about the role that DOAJ might play in Plan S certification. These misunderstandings are commonpla…
DOAJ reaches its SCOSS funding target within 18 months and sets its sights on new work
(Repost from the SCOSS website.) We are delighted to announce that the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) has reached its funding target to cover its operational costs as were outlined in its…
Shaming people into fighting climate change won't work, says scientist | CBC Radio
As Greta Thunberg sails across the Atlantic to highlight the climate impact of flying, we're asking whether the "flight shame" movement helps — or hurts — climate activism. One expert says inspiring people is a more effective way to create change.
Elections Canada slammed after warning groups climate change may be ‘partisan’ issue
"It's not partisan to discuss the single greatest threat faced by humanity," NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh tweeted on Monday.
Elections Canada’s Gag on Charities Is an Attack on Democracy
Attempt to shut down discussion of climate crisis as ‘partisan’ is wrongheaded, destructive and distorts the law.
Elections Canada 'wrong' to say climate change ads could be partisan, expert says | CBC News
An Elections Canada warning to environmental groups that running climate change ads could possibly be seen as partisan activity during the federal election campaign is "wrong, harmful and dangerous," says a legal expert.
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Elections Canada 'wrong' to say climate change ads could be partisan, expert says | CBC News
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Canada's election watchdog: ads saying climate change is real may break law
Canada's election watchdog: ads saying climate change is real may break law
U.S. media gives way too much air time to climate change deniers who don't know what they're talking about, study finds
"They are not in the same league with top scientists," Professor LeRoy Westerling said. "They aren't even in the league of the average career climate scientist."
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U.S. media gives way too much air time to climate change deniers who don't know what they're talking about, study finds
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Front Burner: Climate change at centre of Elections Canada partisan ad controversy on Apple Podcasts
Show Front Burner, Ep Climate change at centre of Elections Canada partisan ad controversy - Aug 20, 2019
Study provides new clues to the source of methane gas on Mars
New findings provide more clues that could help to understand what processes are important in creating the methane coming from a large 154 km- wide crater on Mars, Gale crater.
Allison Au on Instagram: “Very psyched to share that we’re playing @sfjazz Saturday September 21 in the Joe Henderson Lab. Tickets available now at www.SFJAZZ.org…”
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Founded by Randall Kline in 1983 under the name Jazz in the City, SFJAZZ has become the world’s leading cultural institution devoted to jazz and related forms of music, presenting over 300 performances each year at the new SFJAZZ Center and...
Environmentalists could be on a collision course with Elections Canada | The Star
Beliefs aren’t the same as facts, and that distinction could be crucial in this fall’s federal campaign, Susan Delacourt writes.