Climate Change Likely a Culprit in the Deaths of Millions of Salmon in Chile.

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A deadly algal bloom has killed nearly 23 million fish in Chile, the world’s second-largest exporter. Abnormally high ocean temperatures fueled by one of the strongest El Niños in recorded history has helped the algal bloom flourish off of the Chilean coast. More here.

NFU To Be Part of Climate Change Solutions in Manitoba

National Farmers Union

National Farmer Union (NFU) is working with the Manitoba government to develop new ways for the province’s farmers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture, and to reduce the impacts of climate change on our farms. More here.

Who’s Still Trashing Forests For Palm Oil? Big Names!

Greenpeace Canada

How 'clean' is the palm oil used by major brands around the world? Today, we're releasing the results of our investigation into which companies are keeping promises to stop deforestation in Indonesia for palm oil. Take a look now to see who's keeping up - and who's lagging way behind. More here.

How Uruguay Became a Wind Power Powerhouse

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When it comes to renewable energy generation, the South American country of Uruguay is a huge success story. Story here.

Death of Honduran Activist Berta Cáceres Underscores the Need for Environmental Democracy

World Resources Institute

Berta Cáceres, a Honduran indigenous and environmental leader and Goldman Environmental Prize Winner has been assassinated. Story here.

Monsanto to Pay $80 mn For Trying to Cheat Over Its Roundup Earnings

Agro Pages

Monsanto Co. will pay $80 million to settle civil accounting violations after it allegedly misstated its earnings in connection with its top-selling Roundup product, U.S. securities regulators said on Feb 9th, 2016. Details here. 

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