The blogs below have been retained to give visitors an opportunity to explore past work and opinions. Going forward, Michael Bloomfield will explore our changing world with the wisdom, humility, and playful sense of humour earned through a life-long devotion to the environment and social justice. Join The Wise Guy in reflecting on our responsibilities to each other, to other species, and to future generations.
Oil Is Bringing the Arctic to a Rapid Boil
Encroaching Business Interests Photo Source: Reuters Climate is the new game changer Lloyd’s of London estimates that Arctic oil and
The Northern Gateway Pipeline: Why Social License Has Been Denied
Map Source: Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipelines While The Northern Gateway Pipeline debate is loaded with emotion, objectivity and trust are
Loblaw’s and Supply Chain Management: Uncovering the details of the Rana Plaza Collapse
Photo Source: Inhabitat.com/tag/bangladesh It’s early in the morning on April the 24th. Workers file in to start another day on
What Can Canadian Companies Do To Trade Responsibly With China?
By the end of 2011 there were over 2,500 Canadian companies in China. Like most western companies they have benefitted
Doing Business with China without Selling Our Soul
Standing in front of a Beijing Starbucks on a polluted October day I wondered what would approval of the Nexen–CNOOC
Understanding Eggs
Eggs don’t seem so complicated until you stand in front of the egg shelf at a grocery store wondering which
E-waste: Out of Sight, Out of Mind
Grand houses, luxury cars, piles of electronic waste, and a blackened river are common sights in Guiyu, a small town
Chinese Investment in Canadian Energy and Natural Resources: Boon or Bogey Man?
Since Prime Minister Harper changed his government’s policy on China, Canada is welcoming, indeed encouraging Chinese investment. According to Department
