Health Canada Reviewing Results of French Research

Vancouver Sun

Health Canada said Thursday it will take action if its review of a new study that found Canadian-grown genetically modified corn is linked to….Full story here.

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Please also read: France Says No to Genetically Modified Crops, No to Fracking
 

Lawsuit Seeks to Force Feds to Protect Endangered Species Along Pipeline Route

Vancouver Sun

VANCOUVER - A coalition of conservation groups is suing the federal environment minister to try and force Ottawa to protect endangered and threatened species along the proposed route of the Northern Gateway pipeline. Full story here.
Southern mountain caribou (l.) one of the "at-risk" species. Photo from Nature Conservancy of Canada.Photograph by: Canada-World

The Government of Manitoba is Lobbied to end Cosmetic Pesticides

Winnipeg Free Press

A coalition of health and environmental groups is hoping the Manitoba government will impose strict regulations and ultimately full-out bans regarding the use of cosmetic pesticides.... Details here.


Photo credit: Cosmetic Pesticide Ban Manitoba

Tipping Into New Climate Territory as Scientists Put Fears on Ice (Print & Video)

The Sydney Morning Herald
AS ARCTIC sea ice hits a record low, focus is turning to climate ''tipping points'' - a threshold that, once crossed, cannot be reversed and will create fundamental changes to other areas. Full story here.

In Quebec It's Official: Mass Movement Leads to Victory for Students

Common Dreams

Naomi Klein: 'This is why radical movements are mercilessly mocked. They can win.' Full story here.

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.

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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.