Sunday, August 23, 2015

Ahead of Australia Visit, Naomi Klein Brands PM Abbott a 'Climate Villain'

Common Dreams.

Countering the idea that she peddles 'dangerous ideas,' the author and activist replied: 'Are they? I think they are safe...I think Tony Abbott has the real dangerous ideas. Story here.

Human ‘Super Predators' Destroying Our Own Sustenance: Study

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Human beings have evolved into unsustainable "super predators" that kill adult fish and animals at many times the rate of natural hunters, says an extensive study published Thursday. DETAILS HERE.

Saturday, August 22, 2015

Bayer: Withdraw Your Neonicotinoid Pesticides From the Market. PLEASE SIGN PETITION!

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The bee-harming pesticides we've been fighting for years are worse than we imagined. Research suggests that neonicotinoids aren't just decimating bee colonies -- they're hurting birds too. Please sign!

The Purple Martin - an insectivorous species 
considered particularly vulnerable. PinP photo. 




Friday, August 21, 2015

The Forests of the World Are in Serious Trouble, Scientists Report

The Washington Post
PinP photo.
The planet’s forests are vital to us all. For one thing, without them, global warming would be a lot worse. Details here.

A World on Fire: July Was Hottest Month Ever Recorded

Common Dreams

Record set for hottest month of the year puts 2015 on track to be hottest year ever recorded... and the consequences are mounting. Story here.

PinP photo

Why the Government of Canada Must Lead in Health Care - But Does Not.

Canadian Medical Asn. Journal
For much of the last decade, Canadian federal health policy has been conspicuous by its absence. Story here.

Carney government could face legal challenges on climate

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. A publlic domain photo. Canada's National Observer Prime Minister Mark Carney's push for new fo...