Hail Damage Claims Skyrocket in Manitoba

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The massive storms that have steamrolled through parts of Manitoba are causing significantly higher than average hail damage claims, according to the Canadian Crop Hail Association. Story here.

Study: Climate Change Causing Widespread Global Coral Reef Degradation

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Global Warming Far Outweighs Local Impacts Like Pollution, Overfishing in Harming These Important Ocean Ecosystems. Story here.

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June Was Earth's 14th Straight Record Warm Month, Greenland Loses Shocking 1 Trillion Tons of Ice

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June has continued the unprecedented heat streak for the 14th month, with globally averaged temperatures being a full 0.9 C warmer than the average across the 20th century. Story here.

Flooding Now Causing Most Crop Damage

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If crop insurance data is an indicator, flooding may now be the most common plague in Saskatchewan. Story here.

Malta Likely to Become First European Country to Ban Glyphosate

EcoWatch

Malta has begun the process of banning glyphosate, the main ingredient in Monsanto's Roundup. Story here.







Crop Duster in Manitoba. PinP photo.

Environmental Group Regrets Manitoba's Review of Pesticide Ban

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Pallister government says it will review restriction on cosmetic pesticides in Manitoba. Story here.