The Great God of Growth - Is He Always Right? (Letter)

Dear Editor,

I still find political attitudes towards growth puzzling, to say the least. What kind of growth, you ask? Economic growth? Population growth? Well, it doesn’t really matter. Our politicians want it, in great dollops, as if it was the key to the Kingdom.

Ontario Government Scraps Proposal to Increase Hunting of Wolves and Coyote

Humane Society International Canada

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Animal protection and conservation groups encourage responsible approach to wildlife management. More here.

Keystone Pipeline Mishap Has TransCanada Scrambling Again

the Desmog Blog

On Saturday afternoon, the worst fear of a landowner in South Dakota was realized. Loern Schulz found oil in surface water near the Keystone pipeline’s right-of-way and reported the spill. Story here.

World Health Day: Rapidly Rising Diabetes Closely Linked to Poverty

INTER PRESS SERVICE

Diabetes, which now affects more than 400 million people worldwide, is closely linked to poverty in most regions of the world, World Health Organization Medical Officer Alessandro Demaio told IPS Thursday. Story here.

Newfoundland Cod Achieves Sustainability Milestone

World Wildlife Fund

A Newfoundland cod fishery has for the first time  been certified sustainable, a significant achievement  that demonstrates how a science-based approach to  managing fish populations and fisheries delivers  conservation success. Story here.

White House: Climate Change Poses Urgent Health Risk

Climate Central

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Climate change is a major threat to human health, with extreme heat likely to kill 27,000 Americans annually by 2100, according to a report released Monday by the White House. Story here.

North America's Key Birds Facing Extinction, Study Finds

theguardian

  Northern Oriole. PinP photo.

314 species, including the bald eagle and 10 state birds of US at risk from climate change. 

Story here.