Policy and Politics

Science Policy, Intellectual Property, Funding, Government, Politicization of Science

2020 Ten Squared Exhibition

Mark Leiren-Young Biology and Life Sciences, Environmental and Earth Sciences, Policy and Politics
Check out Skaana Producer, Rayne Ellycrys Benu’s, art in the 2020 Ten Squared Exhibition at the Federation Gallery! Dec 14-23 2020 “Make memorable moments this season with over 300 original artworks from over 100 Canadian artists. Do you have something for everyone your list? This exhibition has a variety of styles, colours and subjects for everyone – naughty or nice! You know, you should secure a little something for yourself after all these family meals…

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Waterkeeper submits comments on two Regulatory Oversight Reports to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission

ruby Communication, Education and Outreach, Environmental and Earth Sciences, Policy and Politics
On November 16, Waterkeeper submitted two reports to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) which will be considered by Commission Members as part of their annual Regulatory Oversight Report (ROR) meeting in December.In its reports, Waterkeeper congratulated the Commission for implementing two of its long-standing recommendations. It also underscored persistent concerns relating to the collection...

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Creating protected areas on the Toronto waterfront for open water swimming and more

ruby Communication, Education and Outreach, Environmental and Earth Sciences, Policy and Politics
It is more apparent every day just how much of a waterfront city Toronto is becoming. This summer proved that people are starved for accessible places to access the lake. Without the freedom of summer travel, many in the City of Toronto headed to the beach this summer, seeking a place to cool off in...

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Fish — Friends or Food? Discussing Fisheries and Conservation with Legendary Fisheries Expert Daniel Pauly

Mark Leiren-Young Biology and Life Sciences, Environmental and Earth Sciences, Policy and Politics
By Izzy Almasi When you’re eating spicy tuna rolls or fish and chips, do you ever wonder where the fish came from? Do you know if it’s Canadian, Chinese, or Spanish? Daniel Pauly, one of the world’s foremost fisheries experts, wants us to take a minute to consider how well-travelled the fish on our plates may be and how ethically it was sourced. “Fish consumption has increased globally. It is now 20 kilos per person,…

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Daniel Pauly on the Future of Fish and Fisheries vs. The Planet

Mark Leiren-Young Biology and Life Sciences, Environmental and Earth Sciences, Policy and Politics
Global fisheries expert Daniel Pauly (@SeaAroundUs) on illegal fisheries, vanishing fish and the fight to save BC’s salmon with @Skaanapod host Mark Leiren-Young (@leirenyoung). Skaana connects you to stories about oceans, eco-ethics and the environment. Join the Pod……https://www.patreon.com/mobydoll Spotify……………www.bit.ly/spotify-skaana Apple Podcasts………www.skaana.ca The Orca Bites Podcast (on anchor) ………www.orcabites.com – Skaana home……www.skaana.org Skaana on Medium……www.orcatales.com Our Latest Orca Videos…www.jpod.news – Facebook…………https://www.facebook.com/skaanapod/ Twitter……………https://twitter.com/leirenyoung Instagram…………https://www.instagram.com/skaanapod/ Image credit: Ms.Valentina Ruiz-Leotaud More Information About Daniel Pauly Sea Around Us Profile…

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Michael Moore on Canada, comedy, Capitalism: A Love Story

Mark Leiren-Young Biology and Life Sciences, Environmental and Earth Sciences, Policy and Politics
Michael Moore (@MMFlint) on Canada, inspiration and capitalism in this flashback interview from the start of the Obama era with Skaana (@skaanapod) host Mark Leiren-Young (@leirenyoung).  Skaana connects you to stories about oceans, eco-ethics and the environment. Join the Pod……https://www.patreon.com/mobydoll Spotify……………www.bit.ly/spotify-skaana Apple Podcasts………www.skaana.ca The Orca Bites Podcast (on anchor) ………www.orcabites.com – Skaana home……www.skaana.org Skaana on Medium……www.orcatales.com Our Latest Orca Videos…www.jpod.news – Facebook…………https://www.facebook.com/skaanapod/ Twitter……………https://twitter.com/leirenyoung Instagram…………https://www.instagram.com/skaanapod/ Support Michael Moore: Website: https://michaelmoore.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mmflint Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelfmoore/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/MMFlint…

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Mark Leiren-Young Biology and Life Sciences, Environmental and Earth Sciences, Policy and Politics
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Mark Leiren-Young Biology and Life Sciences, Environmental and Earth Sciences, Policy and Politics
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Mark Leiren-Young Biology and Life Sciences, Environmental and Earth Sciences, Policy and Politics
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Mark Leiren-Young Biology and Life Sciences, Environmental and Earth Sciences, Policy and Politics
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