Tell the Canadian government to regulate oil and gas companies so they stop leaking methane

Environmental Defence

New research shows that methane emissions from Canadian oil and gas operations are much higher than previously thought. Demand action on methane now! 

A Wildlife Reserve in Gambia, Africa seems poisoned

Green Wall Warriors

Villagers of Gunjur in the Gambia, thought they already had experienced the worst as they found out today that their wildlife reserve Bolong Fenyo seems to be poisoned by the Chinese Golden Lead Factory….Story here.

Making the Switch: From fossil fuel subsidies to sustainable energy

IISD - International Institute for Sustainable Development

This report estimates fossil fuel subsidies to be around USD 425 billion. Such subsidies represent large lost opportunities for governments to invest in renewable energy, energy efficiency and sustainable development. Story here.

Is "The Machine" Destroying Everything? (Video)

Compassion in World Farming.

RELATED: Calls to reform food system. "Factory farming belongs in a museum." 

Beaten with chains, hung by the neck: Canadian cows left behind by the law

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OBSERVER

For the first time in Canadian history, three former dairy workers have been sentenced to jail time for malicious animal abuse as a result of hidden-camera footage by an animal protection group. Details here.

A close call. Turns out the Svalbard seed vault is probably fine

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 SCIENCE

Recently, media reports emerged of water leaking into the entryway of the Svalbard Global Seed Vault. The facility is designed to be a backup for other seed banks all over the world. In an e-mail, the Norwegian Government, confirmed that the leaks happened last fall, during a time of high temperatures and unusual rainfall in the area. Story here.

$10,000 Reward Offered to Find Killer of Famous Yellowstone White Wolf

Care 2 petition

For years, the wolf known as “White Lady” delighted visitors who were lucky enough to catch a glimpse of her when they visited Yellowstone National Park. Story here.