By David Suzuki with Faisal Moola
Vol. 11, No. 3
In nature, predators usually go after the weakest of the prey – the oldest or youngest, the injured or ill. It makes sense; these animals are easier to catch, even if they’re not always the meatiest.
David Suzuki
Science Matters - David Suzuki & Dr. Faisal Moola
Dr. David Suzuki
Dr. David Suzuki is a scientist, broadcaster, author, and chair of the David Suzuki Foundation. He is Companion to the Order of Canada and a recipient of UNESCO's Kalinga Prize for science, the United Nations Environment Program medal, and Global 500. Dr. Suzuki is Professor Emeritus at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver and holds 22 honorary degrees from universities around the world. His written work includes more than 43 books. Dr. Suzuki lives with his wife, Dr. Tara Cullis, and family in Vancouver, B.C.
Dr. Faisal Moola
Dr. Faisal Moola is the Director of Science at the David Suzuki Foundation. He is a practising scientist and has published widely in scientific journals on many topics in the areas of wildlife biology, conservation, and environmental policy. He lives in rural B.C. with his wife and their two young children.
Columns
Hunting in parks is at odds with conservation
January 24th, 2009 | posted by New in
Accounting for nature’s goods and services
January 17th, 2009 | posted by New in
By David Suzuki with Faisal Moola
Vol. 11, No. 2
Blueberries have become B.C.’s biggest fruit crop, bringing in close to $100 million in annual sales. That’s a lot of money for farmers, pickers, packagers, distributors, and grocery stores. But the essential service provided by one of the hardest workers in the blueberry industry rarely makes it into the account ledgers.
Changing course requires all hands on deck
January 9th, 2009 | posted by New in
By David Suzuki with Faisal Moola
Vol. 11, No. 1
Well, 2008 was a wild ride, wasn’t it? Talk about ending the year with a bang! A global economic crisis, numerous elections here and in the U.S., turmoil in our own Parliament, and a worsening environmental situation – it’s enough to make you want to climb under the blankets and hope for the best.
Basking in shame: Canada must atone for its treatment of gentle giants
December 19th, 2008 | posted by New in
By David Suzuki with Faisal Moola
Vol. 10, No. 48
The basking shark is huge – often bigger than a bus. As fish go, it’s second in size only to the whale shark. It has been roaming the world’s oceans for at least 30 million years. Mariners throughout history have mistaken it for a mythical sea serpent or the legendary cadborosaurus. Despite its massive size, it feeds mostly on tiny zooplankton.
The Trouble With Tar Sands
December 12th, 2008 | posted by helen in
By David Suzuki with Faisal Moola
Vol. 10, No. 47
If you want to be scared, you don’t need to watch a horror movie or read the latest Stephen King bestseller.
If I Had Four Trillion Dollars
December 5th, 2008 | posted by helen in
By David Suzuki with Faisal Moola
Vol. 10, No. 46
Many of you are working to recycle, reduce energy consumption, and improve the world for your families and neighbours. The collective impact of these many small efforts is making a big difference.
Just think what you could do with $4.1 trillion!
Leadership will be crucial in the coming years
November 28th, 2008 | posted by New in
By David Suzuki with Faisal Moola
Vol. 10, No. 45
The Behemoth That Wouldn’t Stop Growing
November 21st, 2008 | posted by helen in
By David Suzuki with Faisal Moola
Vol. 10, No. 44
