Sunday, October 30, 2011

Yukon Delivers a Plug of Mercury in Response to a Changing Climate

Oct. 25, 2011 The Daily Climate - By Douglas Fischer
Thawing permafrost and industrial pollution are fingered as culprits. Details here.

Michael Moore on Occupy Wall Street

Saturday, October 29, 2011

Paul Martin on Natural Capital (Podcast)

CBC Radio - The Current - Oc 28'11
A former Canadian Prime Minister, Paul Martin tells us about a concept called natural capital, an idea that would see our water,  forests and other resources put on the country's balance sheets. 
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Thursday, October 27, 2011

Obama’s Senior Campaign Advisor Former Lobbyist for Keystone XL Pipeline

October 26, 2011 By Kate Follot Planetsave 
The Obama campaign recently hired Broderick Johnson, a former lobbyist for the Keystone XL pipeline, as a new senior advisor....Details here.

PLT: Corruption rules!

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Forests Potential Solution in the Fight Against Hunger

26 October 2011, Rome – Food & Agriculture Organization (UN)
 More attention to forest foods and services can improve food security in poor nations. Details here.

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NDP Singles Out Seven Tory MPs in Potential Conflict Over Wheat Board

STEVEN CHASE - OTTAWA— Globe and Mail Update - Oct 24, 2011
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The NDP says western Conservative MPs with a personal stake in scrapping the Canadian Wheat Board’s monopoly should skip votes on the matter or risk breaking conflict-of-interest rules. Details here.

To fight wildfires and heat waves, Manitoba needs a climate plan

CCPA   FACING a record-breaking heat wave in early May, Manitoba has had a devastating start to its unofficial fifth season — fire season — ...