Monday, October 2, 2017

Methane emissions from cattle are 11% higher than estimated

the guardian

Bigger livestock in larger numbers in more regions has led to methane in the air climbing faster than predicted due to ‘out-of-date data.’ Details here.

Screams from the yard

NATIONAL OBSERVER


This investigation is the first chapter in an unprecedented series investigating the power and influence of the oil and gas industry, and its impacts on Canadian communities. Story here.



A Trans Canada Pipeline facility in Nebraska.
shannonpatrick17Nebraska, U.S.A.

Friday, September 29, 2017

Rare chicks rescued in Manitoba catch flight to Ontario before heading south


CBCnews


4 chimney swift chicks were rehabilitated after falling from building at Lower Fort Garry. Story here.

Other Swifts seen here in a chimney. 
Photo by Greg Schechter
from San Francisco, USA

Thursday, September 28, 2017

2.9 million American children are threatened by toxic air pollution from oil & gas development

Nation of Change

Living within a 1/2 mile of these production facilities is clearly correlated with negative health impacts. Story here.

PinP photo.

Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Fort McMurray fires cause air pollution spike on other side of continent


CBCnews
Smoke from Alberta fire was so massive the plumes created their own environmental system. Story here.

Near "Fort Mac" spring '16. Photo by DarrenRD

Tuesday, September 26, 2017

DEEP TROUBLE - 7 right whales entangled this summer, new data shows


CBCnews
Fishing lines killed at least 2 whales, and 2 others were freed by rescuers. Story here.














We destroy our kindred creatures in ways that are varied and wondrous. This northern right whale was run over by a ship. Photo by NOAA.

Monday, September 25, 2017

Higher orange juice prices on the way in wake of Irma's damage to Florida groves

CBCnews

Canadians drink a lot of Florida juice, but hurricane has destroyed this year's crop. Story here.

A familiar breakfast - with a familiar beverage. Photo by Kklerks