PLANET IN PERIL

Common Dreams staff  France will maintain its ban on genetically modified crops [GMOs] and will ban fracking, politicians announced during an environmental conference held in Paris Friday and Saturday. Details here. PLT photo Please also read: Health Canada Reviewing Results of French Research 

The Montreal Gazette Shale gas, Gentilly both get the chop. Details here.

Environmental Health News Children exposed to higher levels of mercury or lead are three to five times more likely to be identified by teachers as having problems associated with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, according to a scientific study published today. Full story here.

Andrew Nikiforuk  "OnEarth - a Survival Guide for the Planet" Shipping dirty tar sands oil could rip apart Canada’s wilderness -- and its democracy. Details here.

Canadian Biotechnology Action Network e-News    First-ever long-term safety test finds severe health impacts. Full story here. Please also read: "Field of Nightmares" (exposing the dark side of Roundup)

Winnipeg Free Press AYR, Ont. - The Ontario government will introduce legislation to encourage people to buy more locally-grown food, Premier Dalton McGuinty announced Tuesday. Full story here. Onions from my garden. Can't get any more local than that! PLT photo