PLANET IN PERIL

Winnipeg Free Press  A Canadian expert on lake sturgeon poured cold water Wednesday on Manitoba Hydro’s plans to re-stock the Nelson River with the prehistoric fish after the Keeyask generating station is built. Full story here.

OnEarth Parched for more than half a century, California’s San Joaquin -- and its salmon -- are coming back. Details here.

The Guardian Lobbying is the least of it: corporate interests have captured the entire democratic process. No wonder so many have given up on politics. Full story here.

PLT: It all began back in October when the Roblin Review  (a weekly paper printed in Roblin, Manitoba, CA),  published  my letter/article which I've dubbed, "Have Our Servants Become Our Masters?" In it, I suggested such fuels had now become a human "addiction" and were no longer our friends because of the role they are playing in climate change, severe weather events and even rail disasters. Another writer, John Titanich responded, accusing me of being out to kill Canadian jobs with a bunch of "disgusting drivel." That, in turn, sparked the two letters, below, (also in The Review) plus my own response, here.  http://www.pathslesstravelled.com/2013/10/my-to-editor-have-our-servants-become.html Larry Dear Editor, If John Titanich has a little spare time on his hands, I will suggest that he might learn a lot more from some serious reading, as to what is actually happening and taking place on our planet….earth!  We are 100

PLT: Democracy Now captured this brave man's speech (below) at the climate summit in Warsaw. Holding back tears during its dramatic delivery, he took his seat, and wept. Will the world weep with him? One can only hope. Watch the video here. Related: "Have Our Servants Become Our Masters?"

The Guardian Now that Haiyan has battered the Phillipines, the political elites at the UN climate talks will again leave poor countries to go it alone. Full story here. Please also read:   Typhoon that devastates Philippines linked to climate change.