Thursday, February 26, 2015
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Documents Reveal Canadian Embassy Backed Mining Abuses in Mexico (video)
CBC TV
Critics say Canadian diplomats and trade commissioners went too far in protecting the interests of mining company Excellon Resources in a dispute with local workers and landowners at a silver mine in Mexico. Video here.
Lester Brown: 'Vast Dust Bowls Threaten Tens of Millions With Hunger'
The Guardian
Combining on a hot, dry day. © PinP photo.
Over his 50-year career, Lester Brown has become known for his accurate global environmental predictions. As he enters retirement, he warns the world may face the worst hunger crisis of our lifetimes. Story here.
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
‘Paradigm Shift’ Needed in the World's Agriculture - UN Agency Chief.
UN News
An organic market garden in Manitoba, Canada. © PinP photo.
Paris: The model of agricultural production that predominates today is not suitable for the new food security challenges of the 21st century and the need to be more sustainable, inclusive and resilient, the head of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said today. Story here.
Monday, February 23, 2015
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