Monthly Archives: May 2018

Debt-weary Canada moving toward a reboot

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Danielle Park

The Bank of Canada (BOC) continued to talk tough while carrying a diminished policy stick yesterday.  With its overnight rate still at 1.25%–10 years since the last recession–there’s no doubt the BOC would like a lot more rate room to … Continue reading →

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Public support for breaking up big banks is building

Posted on May 30, 2018 by Danielle Park

The break up of above-the-law financial conglomerates that are bankrupting the world economy should have happened in 2008, but the Obama-led government missed their opportunity to lead on this critical reform.  This change is certain to come forward again in … Continue reading →

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Understanding plastics

Posted on May 30, 2018 by Danielle Park

This video from National Geographic on the evolution of plastics is worthwhile.  Here is a direct video link. Also see: How India’s fisherman turn ocean plastics into roads. This story is part of Planet or Plastic?—our multiyear effort to raise … Continue reading →

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