UN Document Would Give 'Mother Earth' Same Rights as Humans

By Steven Edwards, Postmedia News
UNITED NATIONS — Bolivia will this month table a draft United Nations treaty giving "Mother Earth" the same rights as humans — Details here.

Parties Support Ag Sector, Differ on Details

MB Co-Operator Apr 13
The agriculture policies of all five major Canadian political parties were put front and centre in a debate hosted by the Canadian Federation of Agriculture in Ottawa on Monday. Details here.

Don’t Blame Canada - a Different Perspective on Tar

Earth Island Journal - Apr '11
I’ve always been surprised that so many environmentalists, typically found on the political left, are such stalwart believers in the conservative doctrine of supply-side economics. Details here.

PUBLISHER'S NOTE: Another view of the Alberta oil sands. Not mine! l.p.

La Via Campesina Opposes the Inclusion of Agriculture in Carbon Markets

LA VIA CAMPESINA JAKARTA, 11 APR'11 

 www.photius.com 

As the first session of climate negotiations for the year come to a close in Bangkok, Thailand, it is clear that the urgency of avoiding a climate disaster  and delivering climate justice remain unaddressed. Details here. 

Greens Call for Ban on Federal GMO Research

Manitoba Co-Operator - Apr 10 '11

A ban on federal research into genetically engineered crops, eventual 100 per cent testing of slaughter cattle for BSE and reducing allowable pesticide residues in crops are on the federal Green Party's policy wish list. Details here.

Elizabeth May, Leader, Green Party of Canada.

Climate Tipping Points | Allianz Knowledge

Climate Tipping Points | Allianz Knowledge

Are Authorities "Coming Clean" Over Dolphin Deaths in the Gulf of Mexico? (Video)

Watch video here: Courtesy of Newsy.com
Please also read, Scientists link oil on Dolphins with BP Spill

A "swim with dolphins" fun park in Mexico.

Climate Change Poses Major Risks for Unprepared Cities

ScienceDaily (Apr. 7, 2011) 

Cities worldwide are failing to take necessary steps to protect residents from the likely impacts of climate change, even though billions of urban dwellers are vulnerable to heat waves, sea level rise and other changes associated with warming temperatures. Details here.

Rio de Janiero, Brazil fotolive.org

Taseko Tries Again: Puts Fish Lake at Risk a Second Time!

Manitoba Wildlands - Apr 9 '11
A revised application for the rejected Prosperity Mine still calls for the destruction of one of the two fish-bearing mountain lakes originally scheduled for eradication. Read more.

Fish Lake. Environment Canada

Scientists Link Oil on Dolphins to BP Spill

By Leigh Coleman - Reuters - Apr 7'11
BILOXI, Mississippi (Reuters) - Scientists confirmed on Thursday that they have discovered oil on dead dolphins found along the U.S. Gulf Coast, raising fresh concerns about the effects of last year's BP oil spill on sea life. Details.

No to a New Tar Sands Pipeline

New York Times Opinion Pages - Published: Apr '11

Later this year, the State Department will decide whether to approve construction of a 1,700-mile oil pipeline from Canada to the Texas Gulf Coast called Keystone XL. The Department should say no. Details here.