Farmers say Entire Organic Industry at Risk in GM Alfalfa Debate

PLT : Is the heavy hand of Corporatism about to descend on farmers who simply want to produce a decent, clean product? Could be! Just read on......
Global National
GUELPH, Ont. – There’s a new genetically modified crop on the horizon that some say is jeopardizing the entire Canadian organic farming industry. Details here.

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Should Genetically Altered Food be Labeled?

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

California to vote Nov. 6, but effects could be far-reaching. Details here.

Photo credit: Greenpeace

Native Village Defends Ocean Experiment; Canada Launches Probe

(Reuters) - Leaders of a tiny, native village off Canada's remote northwest coast on Friday defended their decision to dump 120 tons of iron dust into the ocean as a legal experiment to revive salmon stocks, but Canada said it was investigating a possible breach of environmental law. Full story here.

In India, GM Crops Come at a High Price

India Ink

Technology which Indian farmers are buying to kill pests, does not come cheap. Details here.

Hundreds of Litres of Toxic Oil Spilled in West Vancouver Waterway

North Shore Outlook
Hundreds of litres of industrial oil containing toxic PCBs spilled into a West Vancouver waterway Sunday, polluting a salmon creek and duck pond….full story here.

2012 Saw Warmest September On Record Across The Globe, says NOAA

Huffinigton Post
According to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the globe recorded its warmest September on record, tying with 2005 for the title. Full story here.