New research method determines health impacts of heat and air quality

Peer-Reviewed Publication

UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO

Even moderate temperature increases can cause more emergency hospital visits and deaths. Story here.

Is Earth ready for some sunblock?

 MOTHER CORP News

Big ideas for slowing climate change — and big risks, too

BLOGGER URGES LOCAL ACTION TO FIGHT CLIMATE CHANGE

New research finds that more than 90% of global aquaculture faces substantial risk from environmental change

Peer-Reviewed Publication

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA - SANTA BARBARA

Many of the world’s largest aquatic food producers are highly vulnerable to human-induced environmental change, with some of the highest-risk countries in Asia, Latin America and Africa demonstrating the lowest capacity for adaptation, a landmark study has shown.

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Please also read; Toxic Tides, the tragedy of fish farming everywhere.

Letters: Winds of change turn against pork industry

The Manitoba Co-Operator - by Vicki Burns

Manitoba hog producers would do well to pay very careful attention to California’s Prop 12 and the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding it. Story here.

El Niño is back. Here's what it means for Canada

CBC NEWS

Milder winter likely ahead, and more severe weather too, expert says. 

Manitoba, federal governments pledge nearly $3M for study on sustainable aviation fuel facility.

CBC News

Azure Sustainable Fuels Corporation's processing facility planned for near Portage la Prairie, Man.

Story here.