PLANET IN PERIL

theguardian Paul Ehrlich writes in Nature Climate Change that Francis is wrong to fight climate change without also addressing the strain from population growth on resources. Story here.

Gus Van Harten - bilaterals.org With its focus on the economy, the recent election debate pointed to the Harper government’s big – and thus far spectacularly bad – bet on China. Story here. Related: Free Trade: Path to Prosperity - or Back Road to Corporatism?

APTN National News A non-governmental organization has initiated a water-related study about Shoal Lake 40 First Nation as part of a world-wide investigation into healthy communities. Story here.

Manitoba Co-Operator Researchers see increased risk for insect-borne pathogens in livestock by 2050. Story here.

George Monbiot - theguardian Pollution, as scandals on both sides of the Atlantic show, is a physical manifestation of corruption. Story here.

Common Dreams Environment minister expresses "concern" that growing GMOs would tarnish nation's "clean and green image.” Story here.