Thursday, July 28, 2016

Landmark Human Rights Complaint Lodged Against World's Worst Polluters

COMMONDREAMS
In unprecedented case, Filipino governmental body accuses carbon-polluting corporations of violating people's rights to "life, food, water, sanitation, adequate housing, and to self determination.” Story here.

Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Scorching Global Temps Astound Climate Scientists

CommonDreams
As wildfire rages in California, flooding affects millions in India and China, and eggs are fried on sidewalks in Iraq, scientists say global climate catastrophe is surpassing predictions. Story here.

Energy East Opposition Wants City of Winnipeg to Review Pipeline Risks.

CBCnews
PinP photo.
Pipeline puts Winnipeg water supply in jeopardy, Manitoba Energy Justice Coalition says. Story here.

Tuesday, July 26, 2016

'You Cannot Explain it by Chance': Climate Crises Can Fuel Armed Conflict

CommonDreams

New research adds to argument that extreme weather is linked to deadly violence, particularly in fractured countries. Story here.

Worse Than Keystone XL? TransCanada's Terrifying "Plan B"

CommonDreams

"TransCanada's Energy East proposal is truly Keystone XL on steroids," says Natural Resources Defense Council. Story here.

Monday, July 25, 2016

Worst Drought in Decades Plagues Western New York

The Buffalo News
Tractors plow through clouds of dust. Crops fail to germinate. Dairy cows aren’t producing milk. They can’t even eat and sleep in the heat. Story here.

Manitoba Growers Warned of Spreading Glyphosate Resistant Kochia

THEWESTERN
PRODUCER
Photo by WildBoar
A map will show where glyphosate resistant kochia has been found in Manitoba. Story here.

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