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Rethinking revolution on the centenary of the Russian Revolution
By
Wayne Roberts
| January 17, 2017

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Russian Revolution, and about a hundred real, existing socialists turned up at Toronto's Lula Lounge to celebrate the launch of this year's issue of Socialist Register, dedicated to critical but positive reflections on the significance of the processes unleashed by that historic event.

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Trudeau government moves to rein in pushers of salt, sugar and fat
By
Karl Nerenberg
| October 24, 2016

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In May 2013, NDP MP Libby Davies introduced a private member's bill that sought to regulate and limit the amount of sodium manufacturers add to processed and packaged foods.

Research has proven that sodium -- which we mostly consume as sodium chloride, or, in other words, salt -- contributes to cardiovascular disease.

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Cornucopia community garden in Calgary's Inglewood neighbourhood. Photo: Tavis F
How much food can cities produce?
By
David Suzuki
| August 23, 2016

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Hope isn't a strategy

July 13, 2016
| An entire lake disappearing due to climate change in Bolivia, a rush of lobbying by mining companies, and an expose on how to evade lobbying laws in Canada.
Length: 53:01 minutes (48.54 MB)
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Dark earth could herald a bright future for agriculture and climate
By
David Suzuki
| July 5, 2016

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Feeding more than seven billion people with minimal environmental and climate impacts is no small feat. That parts of the world are plagued by obesity while starvation is rampant elsewhere shows part of the problem revolves around distribution and social equity. But agricultural methods pose some of the biggest challenges.

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Veganism, nuance and climate activism

April 4, 2016
| In the last few years, there has been a surge in folks calling themselves "climate vegans." This has led to as much "bad blood" between the vegans and climate activists as not. We discuss.
Length: 53:44 minutes (49.2 MB)
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Love bees -- especially the wild ones!
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David Suzuki
| February 23, 2016

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Many environmental campaigns over the past 50 years have aimed at getting people to care for imperilled species in wild, far-off places. The focus in Canada has often been on large, photogenic, culturally important animals, with bonus points for campaigns that include alliteration, bumper sticker-friendly slogans and plush toys. This has been a sensible and often successful strategy.

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Take action for food equality in West Africa
December 23, 2015 |
The day we met Assétou in her village, she was angry. None of the women farmers in her association could make ends meet. But she has a vision that promotes sustainable, healthy, and nutritious food.
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The feasting season and a new idea for ending food waste through taxation

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It's the time of year for giving and for overeating. Here's what our national dining table looks like.

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Organic methods transform agriculture in Africa

December 9, 2015
| For years, corporations have been insisting that fertilizers and GMOs are the only way to feed the world. But a new report shows the remarkable success of agro-ecological methods in Africa.
Length: 14:40 minutes (13.43 MB)
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