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Toronto Star Investigation: Drugged Canadian Horses Slipping Through ‘Inadequate’ Food System

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thestar.com The horse “passport” Canada relies on to keep toxic meat off dinner tables around the world is open to fraud and error, a Star investigation has found, confirming the findings of an international audit. Full story here. PLT photo.

Suzuki Reveals Shifting Sands of Alberta Fight

an editorial by John Fefchak As I watched one of David Suzuki's TV programs,"The Nature of Things," I became very upset at what was taking place in northern Alberta with the Tar Sands and what was happening to the land, the animals, the fish, the environment and the people who make their home there. It seemed, surely this can't be taking place in Canada. This has got to be a spoof from a horror film. But it wasn't a spoof. This was and is reality.    It has motivated me to submit this letter, for I also believe we must change our ways and take much better care of our one and only planet that we live on.

We Must Stop Monsanto (Music video)

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It's Time to Abolish the Senate

Roll up the red carpet. Details here.

Rallying Cry: Citizens Worldwide to Unite in 'March Against Monsanto'

Common Dreams Dr. Vandana Shiva: "The March against Monsanto is a call to end the dictatorship over seeds, over life, over food and over our freedom." Details here.

Is Climate Change to Blame for the Oklahoma Tornado?

Mother Jones The six least active and four most active tornado seasons have been felt over the past decade–which could show the influence of climate change. Details here. Related: " Oklahoma Tornado's Climate Change Connection Is 'A Damn Difficult Thing To Predict'"