Political History is Written in British Columbia, Canada

Dear Larry -

We just witnessed history.

Yesterday’s BC election was a MAJOR breakthrough for Greens. The BC Green Party have re-elected their leader, Andrew Weaver, as well as two new MLAs. Sonia Furstenau has won in Cowichan Valley, and Adam Olsen has won in Saanich North and the Islands.

How Quebec Floods are Linked to Climate Change

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OBSERVER

Tri Vo, a resident of Gatineau, Quebec, peered out at the flooded landscape from a back porch door,  barricaded by sandbags and water pumps. Story here.

The Montreal suburb of Cartierville. Photo by "Exile on Ontario St."

REPSA: Do right by the victims of destructive palm oil policies in Guatemala. PLEASE SIGN PETITION!

SumOfUs

It has been two years since a deadly spill contaminated La Pasión River and destroyed the livelihoods of communities in Guatemala. The corporation responsible, REPSA, has yet to take real steps to address the environmental and social damages it has caused. PLEASE SIGN THE PETITION!

"Justin's Disaster." Blog attaches a name to Canada's flooding tragedy.

Bill Would Set Manitoba's Animal Protections Back by a Decade

Huffington Post

There's a sick feeling of déjà vu for those of us in Manitoba these days. Here's why. Story here.

Climate Change - Global Warming Warning - 1981 (Video)