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.
Are You Wearing Something Clean?
Water shortages and pollution trouble China, with two thirds of over 600 cities lacking sufficient clean water. Industrial use and
China for Dummies: Understanding the Roles of Major Political Groups
A girl is reading the newspaper, and after she finished she asked her mom, “Who is the Party Committee?” Mom answered,
The Canadian-Chinese Trade Relationship
China is now world’s second largest economy. The centre of global manufacturing, China is the world’s largest importer and its
Canada, China and Human Rights:
Indifference, Self-Righteousness or a Truly Principled Approach Canada is not only a signatory to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
On the Environment: Canada Continues to Lift Far Below our Weight in China
Incredible dramatic economic growth since the 1970s has transformed China into a dominant force in the world economy, raising the
