Thursday, December 15, 2016

Aimed at Refugees, Fences Are Threatening European Wildlife

environment360

A flood of migrants from the Middle East and Africa has prompted governments in the Balkans to erect hundreds of miles of border fences. Scientists say the expanding network of barriers poses a serious threat to wildlife, especially wide-ranging animals such as bears and wolves. Story here.

Wednesday, December 14, 2016

First Nations chief at heart of oilsands resistance says he's no environmentalist


NATIONAL               
OBSERVER
First Nations chief at heart of oilsands resistance says he's no environmentalist. Story here.



Monday, December 12, 2016

Rare Arabian leopards forced out by frankincense harvesters

New
Scientist

The habitat of one of the world’s rarest and most elusive big cats is shrinking fast, with the latest pressure coming from frankincense collectors. Story here.

Sunday, December 11, 2016

Mounting Evidence Shows Eating Less Meat = Healthy People, Healthy Planet

EcoWatch

A new systematic review of dietary patterns and sustainability published in the latest edition of Advances in Nutrition provides additional evidence that diets lower in animal-based foods and higher in plant-based foods are better for the health of people and the planet. STORY HERE.

Australia's epically stupid plan

AVAAZ

They're trying to put a toxic coal complex next to the magical Great Barrier Reef! It’s a crazy plan, but we’ve got a chance to stop it. PLEASE SIGN PETITION!

Saturday, December 10, 2016

Corals tie stronger El Niños to climate change

Science

Over the last 7000 years, El Niños waxed and waned. Then, during the 20th century, with global warming taking hold, their intensity began to climb. The trend is likely to continue, boding ever more destructive El Niños. Story here.

Friday, December 9, 2016

Don't let Scott Pruitt rip up our environmental protections!

Friends of
the Earth

Pruitt's record on the environment is terrible. And as head of the EPA, he'll be able to roll back our protections for the planet -- from the Clean Power Plan to rules on pollutants like methane. Please Donate!

To fight wildfires and heat waves, Manitoba needs a climate plan

CCPA   FACING a record-breaking heat wave in early May, Manitoba has had a devastating start to its unofficial fifth season — fire season — ...