Thursday Mar. 6, 2014 – 12pm
Posted Mar 6, 2014 02:29:22 PM.
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12:00pm- Tom Harris, Executive Director of the International Climate Science Coalition, Re: The report “Climate Change: Evidence & Causes” released by the Royal Society (RS) and the U.S. National Academy of Sciences (NAS), does a serious disservice to science and society. Rather than using the conditional language of real science, it engages in what amounts to propaganda, making absolute assertions concerning topics about which we have little knowledge. For example, the report proclaims, “Continued emissions of these gases [carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases] will cause further climate change, including substantial increases in global average surface temperature and important changes in regional climate.” Not “may cause,” or even “probably cause,” but “will cause.” This is not the language of science.
12:30pm- Sergeant Shaena Morris, Executive Officer with Waterloo Regional Police Service, Re: WRPS have announced that the Mounted Patrol Unit will be stood down indefinitely as of April 1, 2014. The decision to remove the mounted patrol option from active duty came as a result of ongoing analysis of priorities and resources. The unit could often be found patrolling the downtown core areas, mingling in crowds at community festivals, and assisting in missing person searches. They were a highlight of many community events and were requested by popular demand. The cost savings relating to the Mounted Patrol Unit are largely long-term and include areas such as upgrades, training and maintenance costs. The officer permanently assigned to Mounted Patrol will be redeployed into other areas of the Service.
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