Hydro Dam Boom Threatens a Third of the World's Freshwater Fish

theguardian

The spillway of the Shellmouth dam in Manitoba. PinP photo.

Plans to build huge dams in the Amazon, Mekong and Congo could devastate freshwater biodiversity in these tropical river basins, say ecologists. More here.

How Climate Change Could Spread Diseases Like Zika

TIME

A female Aedes Aegypti mosquito in the process of acquiring a blood meal from her human host. Photo: CDC/James Gathany

Warmer temperatures could expand the area where mosquitoes can thrive. Story here.

Let’s Protect Ontario’s Moose, Wolves, and Coyotes!

Humane Society International Canada

PinP photo.

The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (OMNRF) has introduced a proposal to relax restrictions on the killing of wolves and allow the unlimited killing of coyotes across most of Ontario in an ill-informed effort to enhance moose populations. PLEASE SIGN!

Energy East Pipeline Would Cross 828 Bodies of Water in Quebec

CBC News

Proposed crude oil pipeline would also cut through 69 municipalities in the province. Details here.

Danger! The Trans Pacific (UNFAIR Trade) Partnership Coming!

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We've just heard that police are making intimidating visits to organisers of this week's TPP march in New Zealand. It has a huge chilling effect on our ability to express our rights. You can fight back.  Donate here.

PLEASE ALSO READ: "Free Trade. Pathway to Prosperity or Back Road to Corporatism?" 

Want to Find Out How to Invest in Sustainable Agriculture? Read On!

Earth Institute

Increased investment in agriculture is critical. In a world confronting anticipated increases in food demand arising from a growing world population and changing diets, as well as potential decreases in food supply due to climatic changes and water scarcity, agricultural investment will prove crucial to addressing food security needs in the future. Story here.                   

Two huge tractors and seeders,  probably worth about $2M, stand ready to begin work in Manitoba, Canada. PinP photo.

Venezuela’s Food Revolution

New Internationalist

That South American country has fought off big agribusiness and promoted agroecology, explains Nick Dearden. More here.

North America, on the other hand, embraces "Big Ag," with its warts, excesses, hazards and all. PinP photo.

Agency Allowed Dangerous Pesticides on Crops For Years, Says Audit

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A potato-harvester in central Manitoba. 

Commercial potato producers are known for their 

heavy and frequent use of pesticides. PinP photo.

Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency allowed the agricultural industry to continue using an “unacceptable” pesticide on potato crops for more than a decade after concluding it had high acute toxicity, said a new audit tabled in Parliament on Tuesday. Details here.

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• "Agency Allowed Dangerous Pesticides on Crops For Years, Says Audit"
• "Are Pesticide Regulators on the Take?"

Will Canada's New 'Climate Test' for Pipelines Have Sharp Enough Teeth?

CommonDreams

As pipeline approval process faces overhaul, new federal audit shows "systemic" failings within Canada's National Energy Board. More here.

Meet the Wolves Targeted in B.C.'s Controversial Kill

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A cousin of the wolf, the coyote. PinP photo.

Some are being targeted to be shot from helicopters as part of a controversial government effort to protect a dwindling caribou population.  More here.

Mumbo-Jumbo Jets

Georges Monbiot - the Guardian

PinP photo.

I see the people on trial for occupying a runway at Heathrow as democratic heroes. More here.