Tuesday, June 28, 2016
Monday, June 27, 2016
Why Europe May Ban Glyphosate.
AgroNews
It's hard to find an herbicide like glyphosate . It’s cheap, highly effective, and is generally regarded as one of the safest and most environmentally benign herbicides ever discovered. But a report last year that glyphosate could cause cancer has thrown its future into jeopardy. Now the European Union faces a 30 June deadline to reapprove its use, or glyphosate will not be allowed for sale. Here's a quick explanation of the issues. Story here.
Environmental Review Ordered For Alta. Flood Control Project
THE WESTERN
PRODUCER
The federal government has ordered an environmental review of a controversial flood control project west of Calgary. Story here.Sunday, June 26, 2016
Wildfire Derails Chemawawin Students' Ceremony in Manitoba
CBC News
‘I’ve been waiting for this for 12 years,’ says 18-year-old Rikki Houle. 'This is how we're going to remember our grad.' Story here.
RELATED: Easterville, Chemawawin Cree Nation in Manitoba Evacuated Due to Forest Fire
RELATED: Easterville, Chemawawin Cree Nation in Manitoba Evacuated Due to Forest Fire
Study Links 6.5 Million Deaths Each Year to Air Pollution
The New York Times
A sobering report by the International Energy Agency says air pollution has become a major public health crisis leading to around 6.5 million deaths each year, with “many of its root causes and cures” found in the energy industry. Story here.
Dig Deeper - Crop Performance in Farming Systems Trial
RODALE
INSTITUTE
In its 35th year of existence, the Farming Systems Trial (FST) at Rodale Institute continues to demonstrate, through scientific research data, that organic farming is superior to conventional systems with regard to building, maintaining and replenishing the health of the soil. This is the key to regenerative agriculture as it provides the foundation for its present and future growth. Story here.
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