France Says No to Genetically Modified Crops, No to Fracking

Common Dreams staff

 France will maintain its ban on genetically modified crops [GMOs] and will ban fracking, politicians announced during an environmental conference held in Paris Friday and Saturday. Details here.

PLT photo

Please also read:
Health Canada Reviewing Results of French Research 

‘A Beautiful Day' for Environmentalists in Quebec, Canada

The Montreal Gazette
Shale gas, Gentilly both get the chop. Details here.

Kids exposed to Mercury or Lead More Likely to Have ADHD Symptoms, Canadian Study Finds

Environmental Health News

Children exposed to higher levels of mercury or lead are three to five times more likely to be identified by teachers as having problems associated with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, according to a scientific study published today. Full story here.

Canadian Democracy: Death by Pipeline

Andrew Nikiforuk  "OnEarth - a Survival Guide for the Planet"

Shipping dirty tar sands oil could rip apart Canada’s wilderness -- and its democracy. Details here.

Unprecedented Safety Study Finds Harm From GM Corn

Canadian Biotechnology Action Network e-News 

  First-ever long-term safety test finds severe health impacts. Full story here.

Please also read: "Field of Nightmares" (exposing the dark side of Roundup)

New Ontario Legislation Will Encourage People to Buy More Locally-Grown Food

Winnipeg Free Press

AYR, Ont. - The Ontario government will introduce legislation to encourage people to buy more locally-grown food, Premier Dalton McGuinty announced Tuesday. Full story here.

Onions from my garden. Can't get any more local than that! PLT photo

Manitoba Pork Producers Seek $130 Million to Deal With Financial Crisis

Winnipeg Free Press
WINNIPEG - A Manitoba farm group is calling for $130 million in government loan guarantees to help producers deal with what it calls the worst crisis in the history of Canada's pork industry. Details here.