Wednesday, April 13, 2011

UN Document Would Give 'Mother Earth' Same Rights as Humans

By Steven Edwards, Postmedia News
UNITED NATIONS — Bolivia will this month table a draft United Nations treaty giving "Mother Earth" the same rights as humans — Details here.

Parties Support Ag Sector, Differ on Details

MB Co-Operator Apr 13
The agriculture policies of all five major Canadian political parties were put front and centre in a debate hosted by the Canadian Federation of Agriculture in Ottawa on Monday. Details here.

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Don’t Blame Canada - a Different Perspective on Tar

Earth Island Journal - Apr '11
I’ve always been surprised that so many environmentalists, typically found on the political left, are such stalwart believers in the conservative doctrine of supply-side economics. Details here.


PUBLISHER'S NOTE: Another view of the Alberta oil sands. Not mine! l.p.

La Via Campesina Opposes the Inclusion of Agriculture in Carbon Markets


As the first session of climate negotiations for the year come to a close in Bangkok, Thailand, it is clear that the urgency of avoiding a climate disaster  and delivering climate justice remain unaddressed. Details here. 

Monday, April 11, 2011

Greens Call for Ban on Federal GMO Research

Manitoba Co-Operator - Apr 10 '11

A ban on federal research into genetically engineered crops, eventual 100 per cent testing of slaughter cattle for BSE and reducing allowable pesticide residues in crops are on the federal Green Party's policy wish list. Details here.



Elizabeth May, Leader, Green Party of Canada.

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