Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Dozens of Lawsuits Filed Over Syngenta's Release of GMO Corn Seed That China Refuses to Buy

Winnipeg Free Press

Agrochemicals giant Syngenta is facing a growing number of lawsuits challenging its release of a genetically modified corn seed that China had not approved for import, with losses to farmers estimated to be at least $1 billion. Story here.

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 — ...