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Let’s Protect Ontario’s Moose, Wolves, and Coyotes!

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Humane Society International Canada PinP photo. The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (OMNRF) has introduced a proposal to relax restrictions on the killing of wolves and allow the unlimited killing of coyotes across most of Ontario in an ill-informed effort to enhance moose populations. PLEASE SIGN!

Energy East Pipeline Would Cross 828 Bodies of Water in Quebec

CBC News Proposed crude oil pipeline would also cut through 69 municipalities in the province. Details here.

Danger! The Trans Pacific (UNFAIR Trade) Partnership Coming!

Sum    Of + Us We've just heard that police are making intimidating visits to organisers of this week's TPP march in New Zealand.  It has a huge chilling effect on our ability to express our rights.  You can fight back.   Donate here. PLEASE ALSO READ: "Free Trade. Pathway to Prosperity or Back Road to Corporatism?" 

Want to Find Out How to Invest in Sustainable Agriculture? Read On!

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Earth Institute Increased investment in agriculture is critical. In a world confronting anticipated increases in food demand arising from a growing world population and changing diets, as well as potential decreases in food supply due to climatic changes and water scarcity, agricultural investment will prove crucial to addressing food security needs in the future. Story here.                     Two huge tractors and seeders,  probably worth about $2M, stand ready to begin work in Manitoba, Canada. PinP photo.

Venezuela’s Food Revolution

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New Internationalist That South American country has fought off big agribusiness and promoted agroecology, explains Nick Dearden. More here. North America, on the other hand, embraces "Big Ag,"  with its warts, excesses, hazards and all. PinP photo.

Agency Allowed Dangerous Pesticides on Crops For Years, Says Audit

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NATIONAL OBSERVER A potato-harvester in central Manitoba.  Commercial potato producers are known for their  heavy and frequent use of pesticides. PinP photo. Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency allowed the agricultural industry to continue using an “unacceptable” pesticide on potato crops for more than a decade after concluding it had high acute toxicity, said a new audit tabled in Parliament on Tuesday. Details here. RELATED:  "Agency Allowed Dangerous Pesticides on Crops For Years, Says Audit" "Are Pesticide Regulators on the Take?"