Tar Sands Civil Disobedience Action on Parliament Hill, Sept. 26

By Brent Patterson, Council of Canadians - Se 15th, 2011

On Monday September 26, people from across Canada will be gathering on Parliament Hill in a large demonstration and non-violent civil disobedience action calling for an end to the destruction caused by the tar sands.

Victory! Canada's Minister of the Environment, Peter Kent says, Maxim Coal Won't be Allowed to Skirt the Rules

Climate Action Network Canada -  Sept. 15'11

 Environment Minister Peter Kent gave an interview last week in which he pointedly stated that he is going to close the loophole in new federal coal regulations that would allow Maxim Power to build a new, unregulated coal plant. This is wonderful news for everyone who sent messages to Kent voicing their outrage over the coal plant! We made ourselves heard, but the fight isn't over yet. Canada still needs to eliminate all coal-fired electricity if we want to stop catastrophic climate change. Stay tuned for more action alerts so we can make sure Minister Kent stays true to his word. 

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Canada's Agriculture Minister Ignores Farmers

By Simon Enoch, The Leader-Post September 14, 2011

With the results of the Canadian Wheat Board's plebiscite now in, farmers have given the single-desk for wheat a rousing endorsement...Details here.

Texas Drought and Wildfire Losses Continue to Mount

Manitoba Co-Operator Sept 14'11

About 5,500 miles of fence and 2.6 million acres of pasture have been lost. Details here.

PLT: So how are the prayer vigils going, Gov. Perry? Let's face it, Sir. You've got nothin'!

Photo courtesy of PortableFarm

Climate Change Deniers Can't Refute "24 Hours of Reality"

David Suzuki - Huffington Post
Most reality TV has little to do with the real world. But here's an online show that will reflect what is happening in and to our world: Details here.

Give Farmers the Vote

Bruce Johnstone, Regina Leader-Post 910/11

Regardless of the results of the Canadian Wheat Board's plebiscite, which are expected Monday, the federal government says it will ignore them and….Details here.