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Brace for War - Against Trump's Impending Attacks on the Environment.

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Dear Larry, Join the resistance: Stop Donald Trump's attacks on our environment. Donate now! The election is over. Donald Trump is our next President. There is no sugar-coating this. Trump is a grave threat to everything we stand for. He could unravel decades of hard-fought victories for people and the planet.

Record hail claims, payouts in Manitoba in 2016

Manitoba Co-Operator The big white combine took a heavy toll in Manitoba this year. Story here.

Political upheaval threatens Brazil’s environmental protections

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Nature Barrage of proposals would allow developers  to  sidestep environmental reviews. S tory here.   The Amazon rainforest near Manaus. Photo by Neil Palmer/ CIAT

Cattle stranded, nerves fraying

Manitoba Co-Operator As the water keeps rising, cattle producers question pump- operation guidelines around The Pas. Story here.  

Oklahoma Rattled by Earthquake Near Pipeline Epicenter

CommonDreams Oklahoma has experienced thousands of earthquakes in recent years, which scientists have linked back to fracking and wastewater disposal. Story here.

Climate catastrophe looms ever closer: UN releases damning report as COP 22 opens in Marrakesh

NATIONAL OBSERVER The much lauded Paris agreement— known as COP 21 —came into force on Nov 4th, as the world closes in on another record-breaking year for global temperatures. Story here.