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Avian Flu Crisis BMO Nesbitt Burns Economic Update
Avian flu is spreading rapidly in the bird population, but it is still extremely difficult for humans to become infected. According to Dr. Sherry Cooper, Chief Economist, BMO Nesbitt Burns, there is a good deal of misinformation triggering unnecessary fear and economic cost. Human infection generally requires direct exposure to sick or dead poultry. This [...]
The Peak Oil Crisis and Water Supply
Much is being made about the “Peak Oil Crisis” in the media today. Gasoline and natural gas prices are high and continue to rise. But what is the “peak oil crisis” and how does it impact our water supply? Peak Oil is discussed and defined in an excellent book by Kenneth S. Deffeyes entitled “Beyond [...]