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February 11, 2012  
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129 dolphins stranded at Cape Cod
A record 129 Common dolphins have beached themselves along the scenic shores south of Boston since January 12, leading researchers to look beyond the hook-shaped geography of Cape Cod for definitive answers why so many animals are getting stranded. Full Story

Storm over climate change among weather forecasters
You don’t need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows. Full Story

Warm winter just keeps coming
The groundhog probably can't wait to come out of his hole Wednesday - it's probably hot down there, given the mild winter we're having in most of Canada. Full Story


Massive ecological change predicted for Canada: NASA
Many parts of Canada are predicted to see massive ecological changes over the next century, according to NASA. Full Story

Warmer summers cause colder winters, scientists say
Warmer summers in the far Northern Hemisphere are disrupting weather patterns and triggering more severe winter weather in the United States and Europe, a team of scientists say, in a finding that could improve long-range weather forecasts. Full Story



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Edmonton company penalized for chlorine spill
Eight rhinos poached in S. African wildlife preserve
Ontario in danger of failing at-risk species: Environmental commissioner
Global warming fending off ice age: Study
What are governments for?
There's gold in that wrapping paper: Study
It's beginning to look a lot like a green Xmas
Ont. letting incandescent light bulbs shine longer
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What are governments for?
What purpose do governments serve? Some people think we could do without them, but that’s absurd. Even libertarians agree that some kind of police force and legal system are necessary to ensure that individual freedoms and property are protected, especially when conflicts arise over competing freedoms and property rights. Full Column
Columnist DAVID SUZUKI
 


One suspect in Mountie shooting dead
Driver in fatal crash failed to stop: Police
Mystery surrounds SUNshine Girl's death
Canadians look west for opportunities
Canadians want more child-care funding: Poll
Canadian suspected in Gadhafi plot faces judge
Canada, China strike trade deals
Let Mitchell have his day in court
Judge orders date night for fighting couple
Ministers caught watching porn in parliament quit
Santorum scores surprising triple-state sweep
Maldives leader stresses 'no coup' in paradise isles
Gingrich blasts Obama for sending Canada to China
U.S. ocean fence aims to curb smuggling from Mexico
Romney's lead dips despite wins
Court strikes down Georgia's assisted-suicide law
One suspect in Mountie shooting dead
Let Mitchell have his day in court
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Photos: Mounties shot in Alberta