Wayne
I had the same thoughts as you did when reading that article. At first I thought it must be a joke. But then I said, no, its "PCism to the Nth degree".
Pure stupidity. I'd be embarrassed if I had graduated from the University that funded that study. Maybe Canada can implement a "fridge buy-back program".
I can see it now ... "Crush a Fridge - Save the Planet" bumper stickers.
Or a new law in Canada making it illegal to drink cold beer! Only warm beer will save this planet!