Thursday, November 19, 2015

New ‘Superbug’ Gene Found in Animals, People in China

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London | Reuters — A new gene that makes bacteria highly resistant to a last-resort class of antibiotics has been found in people and pigs in China — including in samples of bacteria with epidemic potential, researchers said Wednesday. Story here.

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Strategic Incompetence

George Monbiot

The agencies supposed to protect the living world have been neutered, and polluters and wildlife destroyers now have a free hand. Story here.

Pesticides Stop Bumblebees From Pollinating Apple Trees, Research Shows


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An abundant apple tree. PinP photo.
New findings on neonicotinoids have important implications as many food crops and wildflowers rely on bee pollination to reproduce. Details here.

Monday, November 16, 2015

Declining Snowpack Threatens Water Supply for Billions Worldwide

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'Water managers in a lot of places may need to prepare for a world where the snow reservoir no longer exists.' Story here.

Canada to Ban Tankers on North Pacific Coast in Blow to Enbridge

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Canada plans to formally ban oil tanker traffic on the northern coast of British Columbia, adding another hurdle to Enbridge Inc.’s Northern Gateway pipeline proposal. Story here.

Sunday, November 15, 2015

Climate Scientist Michael Mann: Exxon Story 'Confirmed Things We Long Suspected'

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climate
news

In this interview, Mann, a key figure in the climate wars, reacts to the recent revelations about what Exxon knew about global warming science. Story here.

Investors Urge Exxon to Take Moral Responsibility for Global Warming

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  news

Faith-based shareholder groups have begun filing resolutions, as Exxon faces a NY probe and rising calls for federal prosecution of its climate duplicity.  Story here.

As Mining Giant Flails, Human Toll from Brazil Dam Disaster Ticks Up (& Video)

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Mud and wastewater from the burst dams are complicating search and rescue efforts while raising health and environmental concerns. Story here.

Friday, November 13, 2015

Trudeau Orders Oil Tanker Ban That Could Kill Northern Gateway

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued a set of directives to his cabinet ministers Friday that included instructions to end oil tankers transits on B.C.’s northern coast — a move that observers say could finally kill the long embattled Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline proposal. Story here.

24 Hours of Live Earth and Reality: The World is Watching (2015 - Video).

Thursday, November 12, 2015

TPP Caves to The Tobacco Industry, Threatens Public Health

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The vacuous “tobacco control” provision in the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) virtually capitulates to the demands of multinational tobacco corporations, jeopardizing nations’ health and economic welfare. Story here.

Health Canada probes claim that government officials helped pesticide company overturn a ban

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