Monthly Archives: August 2017

Countries can be entirely powered by wind, solar and water

This is what smart plans look like. A new scientific road map shows how over 70% of the world’s countries – including the UK, US, China and other major economies – could run entirely on energy created by wind, water … Continue reading

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Rampant self-dealing and financial conflicts undermining the rule of law

This is not capitalism or a meritocracy it is how democracy is undone and civil wars born to force change. Rachel Maddow explains how Donald Trump’s Special Adviser on Regulator Reform oversaw a part of the market that ultimately benefited … Continue reading

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Many Canadians spending too much on housing

Good graphic below with some troubling data. CMHC suggests that housing should not constitute more than 30% of a household’s monthly income.  Spending much more on shelter, leaves little room for other necessities like saving for retirement and children’s education. … Continue reading

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