Thursday, May 23, 2013
Rallying Cry: Citizens Worldwide to Unite in 'March Against Monsanto'
Common Dreams
Dr. Vandana Shiva: "The March against Monsanto is a call to end the dictatorship over seeds, over life, over food and over our freedom." Details here.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Is Climate Change to Blame for the Oklahoma Tornado?
Mother Jones
The six least active and four most active tornado seasons have been felt over the past decade–which could show the influence of climate change. Details here.
Related: "Oklahoma Tornado's Climate Change Connection Is 'A Damn Difficult Thing To Predict'"
Related: "Oklahoma Tornado's Climate Change Connection Is 'A Damn Difficult Thing To Predict'"
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Life at Delta Marsh, Manitoba, Canada
Winnipeg Free Press:
Sports and wildlife photographer Fred Greenslade and Free Press photographer Joe Bryksa visited Manitoba's Delta Marsh to capture the wondrous spring migration of various fowl. Details here.
Below; some marsh denizens of our own. PLT.
Stop Corporate Control Over Our Seeds in Canada! Please Sign!
Canadian Biological Action Network
Urgent Action Alert - Deadline Thursday May 23, 2013
The National Farmers Union asks you to submit your letter to stop the significant regulatory changes to Seed Variety Registration in Canada. These changes will: Details here.Urgent Action Alert - Deadline Thursday May 23, 2013
Think, Eat, Save! The UN Tackles Food Wastage
UN News Service: According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), every year 1.3 billion tonnes of food is wasted or lost. This volume of waste is more than the total net production of Sub-Saharan Africa. At the same time, 1 in every 7 people in the world go to bed hungry and more than 20,000 children under the age of 5 die daily from hunger. See more at:
PLT photo.
PLT photo.
Quebec Area Where Cancer Rates Are 80 Times Higher To Be Studied
Globe and Mail
It’s been more than 15 years since her husband died of a brain tumour, but Candide Bélanger feels she may finally get some answers about why he died. Details here.
Government Should 'Grow Up' On Climate Change, Scientist Says
CBC News
A dozen prominent scientists write letter to Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver. Details here.
PLT; It's hard to imagine a government more insulting or offensive to the human intelligence, one that is less of a pariah on the world stage. Harper must go!
Monday, May 20, 2013
'Monsanto Protection Act' Repeal Effort Officially Backed By Sen. Jeff Merkley
Huffington Post
Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) confirmed on Sunday that he is proposing an amendment to the upcoming farm bill that would eliminate the "Monsanto Protection Act." Details here.
Related: Monsanto Protection Act May Soon be Repealed, Thanks to Activism.
Related: Monsanto Protection Act May Soon be Repealed, Thanks to Activism.
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