European Mining Dispute Illustrates Risks of Corporate-Friendly Trade Deals

Common Dreams

A Canadian corporation is seeking damages after being blocked from creating an open-pit mine over environmental concerns. Story here.

Related: "Free Trade: Path to Prosperity - or Back Road to Corporatism?"

Celebrate the Life of Clare Powell in Regina on Sept. 13th!

Those who knew Clare are welcome to attend this event to share their memories. 
Thanks! 
"Little Brother" Larry.

Please also read:
Progressives Lose a "Gentle Warrior."Clare Powell Dies in Regina at 81.

It Could Be Months Before We Know Why a Chinese-Owned Pipeline Burst in Alberta

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The Nexen pipeline that spurted 5 million liters of thick, black bitumen emulsion into the northern Alberta wilderness could have been leaking for two weeks before it was discovered. Story here.

Condemnation After UK Lifts Ban on Bee-Killing Neonics

CommonDreams

Temporary reversal on pesticide will allow farmers to access harmful chemicals for 120 days. Story here.

Health Professionals: be Prepared for Heatwaves

THE LANCET

Heatwaves, periods of abnormally and uncomfortably hot and usually humid weather, are among the most dangerous natural hazards. Because of climate change, heatwaves are becoming increasingly frequent and intense, with 14 of the 15 warmest years on record all occurring in the 21st century. In 2003, the European heatwave resulted in deaths of more than 70 000 people. Story here.

Honeybees Show Evidence of Insecticide

The New York Times

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More than 70 percent of pollen and honey samples collected from foraging bees in Massachusetts contained neonicotinoids, a type of insecticide that has been linked to colony collapse disorder, researchers are reporting. Story here.