Water exports from Canada to the U. S. are feared but unlikely
We hear a lot about possible bulk exports of water, but those running the water authorities in the drought-stricken Southwest aren't counting
The shaky ethics of selling DNA
With 20 percent of genes currently under patent, critics are turning to the courts to put the brakes on the biotech industry
Biotechnology companies own patents on a fifth of human genes, so, lawsuits
Critics are turning to the courts to challenge commercial rights on human DNA
Charity is complicated, says Lawrence Scanlan, volunteer for a year
The author chose a dozen charities and spent a month with each one as a volunteer, then wrote a book about the
“Everybody’s Children”: The story of two teen refugees and their struggle to stay in Canada
The documentary, directed by Monika Delmos, exposes the lack of support for minors seeking asylum
Green living pioneers go off the electrical grid, make power from sun
The trend saves money over time, recognizes the need to live in the future without fossil fuels and satisfies the need to
Trust is tricky these days, but we need it to survive as a society
Relying on each other is the basis of all social order, yet today we have more reason than ever to distrust. Can
Casino profits drive benefits for First Nations — and dilemmas
They bring much-needed jobs and revenue to First Nations communities but can also exacerbate social problems. Do the wins outweigh the losses?
Happiness researchers find that giving money away is the ticket
As they probe the mysteries of what makes the human heart sing, they have also found that being involved in something meaningful
Ethical use of stem cells is a mounting concern as technology advances
The war over using embryos in stem cell research distracts from the other skirmishes breaking out over this new capability
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