Yukon Delivers a Plug of Mercury in Response to a Changing Climate
Oct. 25, 2011 The Daily Climate - By Douglas Fischer Thawing permafrost and industrial pollution are fingered as culprits. Details here.
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Paul Martin on Natural Capital (Podcast)
CBC Radio - The Current - Oc 28'11 A former Canadian Prime Minister, Paul Martin tells us about a concept called natural capital, an idea that would see our water, forests and other resources put on the country's balance sheets. Details here. Courtesy of Now Public
Obama’s Senior Campaign Advisor Former Lobbyist for Keystone XL Pipeline
October 26, 2011 By Kate Follot Planetsave The Obama campaign recently hired Broderick Johnson, a former lobbyist for the Keystone XL pipeline, as a new senior advisor... .Details here. PLT: Corruption rules!
Forests Potential Solution in the Fight Against Hunger
26 October 2011, Rome – Food & Agriculture Organization (UN) More attention to forest foods and services can improve food security in poor nations. Details here. PLT photo
NDP Singles Out Seven Tory MPs in Potential Conflict Over Wheat Board
STEVEN CHASE - OTTAWA— Globe and Mail Update - Oct 24, 2011 PLT photo The NDP says western Conservative MPs with a personal stake in scrapping the Canadian Wheat Board’s monopoly should skip votes on the matter or risk breaking conflict-of-interest rules. Details here.