Thursday, June 6, 2013

A Fragile Ecosystem in Ecuador Threatened by Climate Change

QUITO, (Inter Press Service) - The “páramos” or high plateaus of Ecuador, a crucial source of water, are showing signs of extreme fragility and a troubling loss of capacity to conserve this vital resource and sustain the survival of numerous species found nowhere else on earth. Full story here.

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To fight wildfires and heat waves, Manitoba needs a climate plan

CCPA   FACING a record-breaking heat wave in early May, Manitoba has had a devastating start to its unofficial fifth season — fire season — ...