The Toxic Contamination of Manitoba First Nations Communities

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According to the Treasury Board of Canada's "Contaminated Sites Inventory," of the 77 “high priority” contaminated sites in Manitoba, 70 are situated in First Nations communities. Story here.

Exxon Sowed Doubt About Climate Science for Decades by Stressing Uncertainty

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Collaborating with the Bush-Cheney White House, Exxon turned ordinary scientific uncertainties into weapons of mass confusion. Story here.

Mexico Braces for Hurricane Patricia: 'Strongest Storm Ever Measured'

Common Dreams

'An extremely dangerous, potentially catastrophic hurricane,' warns the National Hurricane Center. Story here.

Capitalist Production vs. The Earth

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While environmentalists may not often approach the issue of the environment from the point of view of labour, they have made sincere efforts to link their concern with the issue of labour generally. STORY HERE.

12-Star Conservatives Who Will No Longer Be With Us

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After a long decade in power, the Stephen Harper years are now history. Here are 12 other Conservative stars who will no longer twinkle following Monday night's vote. Story here.

'Never Seen Anything Like This Before' as 2015 Set to Be Hottest Year on Record

Common Dreams

With many eyes turning to UN talks in Paris, Earth continues to exhibit symptoms of a planet on fire. Story here.

TPP Deal Opens Canadian Dairy Market More Than First Reported

Manitoba Co-Operator

Milk protein isolates will enter tariff free, making it even more difficult for Canada to dispose of surplus skim milk. Story here.