PLANET IN PERIL

The Sydney Morning Herald AS ARCTIC sea ice hits a record low, focus is turning to climate ''tipping points'' - a threshold that, once crossed, cannot be reversed and will create fundamental changes to other areas. Full story here.

Common Dreams Naomi Klein: 'This is why radical movements are mercilessly mocked. They can win.' Full story here.

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.