Sunday, May 19, 2019

Reckless farming is harming the planet. This could save it


CNN Business 
A common site on the Canadian prairies at seeding time. Two big tractors
with air seeders and chemical tanks attached, ready to roll. A PinP photo.
The United Nations released a dire warning recently: Climate change is here and it's a clear and present danger to our entire planet. Of course, we didn't need another report to tell us that — we see it in extreme and unusual weather, disappearing wildlife and falling farm yields. But there is one major cause of this global catastrophe that doesn't get the attention it deserves: industrial-scale chemical agriculture. Story here.

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Jet fuel emissions soar to record heights, while solutions remain grounded

Canada's National Observer The global aviation industry is burning jet fuel like there’s no tomorrow. Story here.