Canada Joins in Fishing Ban in the Arctic Due to Sea Warming

The New York Times

WASHINGTON — The United States and four other nations that border the Arctic Ocean pledged on Thursday to prohibit commercial fishing in the international waters of the Arctic until more scientific research could be done on how warming seas and melting ice are affecting fish stocks. Details here.

Large Pipeline Spill in Alberta 'Stark Reminder' of Dangers of Tar Sands

Common Dreams

Rupture near Fort McMurray may be one of province's largest. Story here.