Sunday, September 28, 2014
The Biggest Climate March Ever!
Months ago, our community decided on a crazy goal -- the largest mobilisation on climate change in history. This week, it actually happened. Story here.
Saturday, September 27, 2014
US Department of Agriculture says Unapproved Genetically-Modified Wheat is Found Again, This Time in Montana
Canadian Press
Unregulated genetically modified wheat has popped up in a second location in the United States, this time in Huntley, Montana, the Agriculture Department said Friday. Story here.
Wheat field. P in P photo.
Cost of Lowering Lake Manitoba Could Reach $450 Million
Manitoba Co-Operator
Flooding in Manitoba, 2011. P in P photo.
The province hopes the federal government will provide financial assistance as outlet channels move forward. Story here.
Friday, September 26, 2014
Before Honey Bees Are Extinct - Please STEP UP AND SIGN!
Manitoba bee hive. P in P photo.
We only have days -- send a quick message to the heads of the environment and agriculture departments that President Obama has tasked to come up with a plan for bees. Details here.
Minister of Agriculture Refuses to Release the Annual Report of the Canadian Wheat Board.
Manitoba Co-Operator
PinP photo.
The Friends of the Canadian Wheat Board suspects the report is too politically sensitive to be made public. Story here.
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