Friday, February 12, 2016

Despite the Paris Climate Accord, Embraced by Canada - We Are On Track To Fail Even Harper’s Emissions Target

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Canada’s latest biennial climate change accountability report came out this morning, projecting increases in greenhouse gas emissions. Story here.

Thursday, February 11, 2016

The Nasty Nattering of Climate Change Denier, Rex Murphy

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Climate change denier Rex Murphy took to the CBC Wednesday not so much to eulogize Calgary and its economic woes as to slap down anyone opposed to fossil fuel development. More here.

The Lesser Evil

Georges Monbiot

I am starting to hate the European Union. But I will vote to stay in. Story here. 

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Fusarium Head Blight No Longer Just a Manitoba Problem

Manitoba Co-Operator

Producers across the Prairies need to manage to minimize their risk of fusarium, a serious and costly disease of cereal crops. Story here.



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After Paris Climate Talks, Canada on Track to Fail Even Harper’s Emissions Target

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Canada’s late biennial climate change accountability report came out this morning, projecting increases in greenhouse gas emissions. More here.

Monday, February 8, 2016

Upholding Women’s Human Rights Essential to Zika Response – UN Rights Chief

UN News Centre

Upholding women’s human rights is essential if the response to the Zika health emergency is to be effective, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights said today, following the advice to women by some governments to delay getting pregnant due to the possible link between the virus and neurological disorders affecting newborns. Story here.