Please check out this brand new website from Hog Watch Manitoba to find out about the provincial governments disturbing plans for hog industry expansion and why you should care!
Tuesday, October 3, 2017
Monday, October 2, 2017
Tropical forests may be carbon sources, not sinks
Combination of satellite images and on-the-ground data enables more complete tracking of forest carbon flows. Story here.
Peruvian rainforest.
Roosevelt Garcia at English Wikipedia
Peruvian rainforest.
Roosevelt Garcia at English Wikipedia
Methane emissions from cattle are 11% higher than estimated
the guardian
Bigger livestock in larger numbers in more regions has led to methane in the air climbing faster than predicted due to ‘out-of-date data.’ Details here.
Screams from the yard
NATIONAL OBSERVER
This investigation is the first chapter in an unprecedented series investigating the power and influence of the oil and gas industry, and its impacts on Canadian communities. Story here.
A Trans Canada Pipeline facility in Nebraska.
shannonpatrick17Nebraska, U.S.A.
A Trans Canada Pipeline facility in Nebraska.
shannonpatrick17Nebraska, U.S.A.
Friday, September 29, 2017
Rare chicks rescued in Manitoba catch flight to Ontario before heading south
4 chimney swift chicks were rehabilitated after falling from building at Lower Fort Garry. Story here.
Other Swifts seen here in a chimney.
Photo by Greg Schechter
from San Francisco, USA
Other Swifts seen here in a chimney.
Photo by Greg Schechter
from San Francisco, USA
Thursday, September 28, 2017
2.9 million American children are threatened by toxic air pollution from oil & gas development
Nation of Change
Living within a 1/2 mile of these production facilities is clearly correlated with negative health impacts. Story here.
PinP photo.
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
Fort McMurray fires cause air pollution spike on other side of continent
Smoke from Alberta fire was so massive the plumes created their own environmental system. Story here.
Near "Fort Mac" spring '16. Photo by DarrenRD
Near "Fort Mac" spring '16. Photo by DarrenRD
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
DEEP TROUBLE - 7 right whales entangled this summer, new data shows
We destroy our kindred creatures in ways that are varied and wondrous. This northern right whale was run over by a ship. Photo by NOAA.
Monday, September 25, 2017
Higher orange juice prices on the way in wake of Irma's damage to Florida groves
Canadians drink a lot of Florida juice, but hurricane has destroyed this year's crop. Story here.
A familiar breakfast - with a familiar beverage. Photo by Kklerks
A familiar breakfast - with a familiar beverage. Photo by Kklerks
Friday, September 22, 2017
Group calls for the government of Manitoba not to ease hog rules
The Winnipeg SUN
A group that fears relaxed hog rules will heighten water pollution has united to fight against the proposed changes. Story here.
Thursday, September 21, 2017
The list of diseases linked to air pollution is growing
ScienceNews
As governments decide what to do about air quality, studies connect an array of health problems to dirty air. Story here.
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