Tuesday, May 21, 2024

The ICC could issue warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders. How does the court work?

CBC News


International Criminal Court prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israeli, Hamas leaders.


Leaders of Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas may soon be the subjects of international arrest warrants over allegations they are responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity. Story here.

Thursday, May 16, 2024

In Seawater, Researchers See an Untapped Bounty of Critical Metals

Yale Environment  360 


Researchers and companies are aiming to draw key minerals, including lithium and magnesium, from ocean water, desalination plant residue, and industrial waste brine. They say their processes will use less land and produce less pollution than mining, but major hurdles remain. 

Story here.

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Axe the Tax: Here's what happened after Australia killed its carbon pricing regime

INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM FOUNDATION

 
Bushfires - Kangaroo Island, Australia. 2020.

                               New Matilda from Brisbane.


Can Canada learn anything from Australia's carbon tax experience?  STORY HERE.

Sunday, May 5, 2024

Manitoba First Nations seek billions in damages over Winnipeg sewage spill

CBC News

Massive February spill into Red River caused significant harm for downstream communities: lawsuit. Story here.

Thursday, March 28, 2024

BLOGGER TAKES ISSUE ONCE AGAIN, WITH MANITOBA PORK (LETTER)

Manitoba Co-Operator



 In a 700-plus word article appearing in several rural papers recently, Cam Dahl, the industry group’s general manager, makes the preposterous claim that “it’s hard to be green while in the red.” LETTER HERE.



Monday, March 25, 2024

IF YOU'RE STILL AGAINST THE CARBON TAX - THINK AGAIN!

MOTHER CORP NEWS.

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Research by the Climate Change Institute shows, the carbon tax has resulted in lower emissions! Story here.

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 — ...