Don't Stop Planting Milkweed

OnEarth

New research shows a certain type of milkweed can harm monarchs—but they still need something to snack on. Story here.

Photo credit - OnEarth.

Apparently, Canada's Peter Mansbridge (Anchor, CBC TV's Flagship Newscast "The National") Still Doesn’t Get it.

iPolitics

“Courage is contagious.” With that saccharine bromide, Peter Mansbridge ended a pep talk he gave to a conclave of investigative reporters in Manitoba several months ago. Story here.

Lowest Common Denominator. How the Proposed EU-US Trade Deal Will Lower Protection From Toxic Pesticides.

Centre for International Environmental Law

Ground sprayer. PinP photo.

A new analysis exposes how the American and European pesticide industry is using ongoing EU-US trade negotiations to lower human health and environmental standards in order to increase trade in toxic pesticides. Details here.

Endangered Perspective: An Ocean in Peril, a Gulf in Need

A\J Alternatives Journal

A new study predicts a marine mass extinction – but there's still time to prevent it. Story here.

As California Water Resources Dwindle, New Fears Over Drilling Waste Contamination

CommonDreams

Situation described as 'unfolding catastrophe' as investigation finds oil drilling companies injected untold amounts of waste into protected groundwater reserves. Story here.

Peru's Indigenous People Protest Against Relicensing of Oil Concession

theguardian

Kichwa communities along an Amazon tributary, string cables to stop oil company boats from passing. They accuse government of turning a blind eye to contamination from oil operations in the forest. Story here.

Big Majority of Americans Want Genetically Modified Foods Labelled. Poll.

The Canadian Press

WASHINGTON - A large majority of Americans support labeling of GMO foods, whether they care about eating them or not. Story here.

Government by Neglect. Manitoba Plays "Ostrich" Over Neonicotinoids.

by Larry Powell

In the face of fierce, even ugly opposition from the head of "CropLife" Canada, Ted Menzies, the Government of Ontario is doing the right thing. Ontario's Liberal government has moved to restrict the use of "CropLife's" bee-killing insecticides known as neonicotinoids, or "neonics." The NDP government of Manitoba, on the other hand - one which often likes to cloak itself in a "green" mantle of environmentalism - is remaining silent. It has done nothing to curb their unlimited use. It doesn't even have the guts to admit it. Over two months ago, I emailed these two ministers (environment and agriculture, respectively), to ask if they may take action similar to Ontario's. 

                                         

At the time of this posting, I've had no response!  

Government by neglect!

Fracking Linked to Earthquake in Alberta, Canada - Possibly the Largest of its Kind - Ever.

CBC News

Alberta's energy regulator fingers hydraulic fracturing as likely cause of 'quake. Story here.

Lies, Damn Lies and the "F" Word. (Video)

Related: "Free Trade: Path to Prosperity - or Back Road to Corporatism?"

Bee Decline Could Cause Malnutrition In Developing Countries - Study.

ClimateProgress

Residents of developing nations may soon be struggling with yet another challenge -malnutrition fueled by the decline of pollinators around the world. Details here.

Bumblebees on chives.

PinP photo.