DEEP TROUBLE - 7 right whales entangled this summer, new data shows

CBCnews

Fishing lines killed at least 2 whales, and 2 others were freed by rescuers. Story here.

We destroy our kindred creatures in ways that are varied and wondrous. This northern right whale was run over by a ship. Photo by NOAA.

Higher orange juice prices on the way in wake of Irma's damage to Florida groves

CBCnews

Canadians drink a lot of Florida juice, but hurricane has destroyed this year's crop. Story here.

A familiar breakfast - with a familiar beverage. Photo by Kklerks

Group calls for the government of Manitoba not to ease hog rules

The Winnipeg SUN

A group that fears relaxed hog rules will heighten water pollution has united to fight against the proposed changes. Story here.

The list of diseases linked to air pollution is growing

ScienceNews

As governments decide what to do about air quality, studies connect an array of health problems to dirty air. Story here.

A million tons of feces and an unbearable stench: life near industrial pig farms

the guardian

North Carolina’s hog industry has been the subject of litigation, investigation, legislation and regulation. But are its health and environmental risks finally getting too much? Story here.

Is Trump softening his position on climate change? Maybe yes! Maybe no!

|NATIONAL OBSERVER

The White House has issued a denial after a Montreal meeting heard some unexpected comments suggesting the U.S. administration was softening its stance on climate change. Story here.