A\J Alternatives Journal
A new study predicts a marine mass extinction – but there's still time to prevent it. Story here.
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Monday, February 2, 2015
As California Water Resources Dwindle, New Fears Over Drilling Waste Contamination
CommonDreams
Situation described as 'unfolding catastrophe' as investigation finds oil drilling companies injected untold amounts of waste into protected groundwater reserves. Story here.
Peru's Indigenous People Protest Against Relicensing of Oil Concession
theguardian
Kichwa communities along an Amazon tributary, string cables to stop oil company boats from passing. They accuse government of turning a blind eye to contamination from oil operations in the forest. Story here.
Big Majority of Americans Want Genetically Modified Foods Labelled. Poll.
The Canadian Press
WASHINGTON - A large majority of Americans support labeling of GMO foods, whether they care about eating them or not. Story here.
Government by Neglect. Manitoba Plays "Ostrich" Over Neonicotinoids.
by Larry Powell
In the face of fierce, even ugly opposition from the head of "CropLife" Canada, Ted Menzies, the Government of Ontario is doing the right thing. Ontario's Liberal government has moved to restrict the use of "CropLife's" bee-killing insecticides known as neonicotinoids, or "neonics." The NDP government of Manitoba, on the other hand - one which often likes to cloak itself in a "green" mantle of environmentalism - is remaining silent. It has done nothing to curb their unlimited use. It doesn't even have the guts to admit it. Over two months ago, I emailed these two ministers (environment and agriculture, respectively), to ask if they may take action similar to Ontario's.
At the time of this posting, I've had no response!
Government by neglect!
Saturday, January 31, 2015
Fracking Linked to Earthquake in Alberta, Canada - Possibly the Largest of its Kind - Ever.
CBC News
Alberta's energy regulator fingers hydraulic fracturing as likely cause of 'quake. Story here.
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Larry Powell Powell is a veteran, award-winning journalist based in Shoal Lake, Manitoba, Canada. He specialize in stories about agriculture...