Wildfires could be harming our oceans and disrupting their carbon storage

University of British Columbia.

Wildfires pollute waterways and could affect their ability to sequester carbon, new University of British Columbia research shows. Story here.

Wildfire smoke over Calgary.

Neonics Threatening Our Pollinators

PAN

A social wasp (Vespula germanica) Photo by Alvesgaspa.

Over the last two decades, neonicotinoid pesticides, or neonics, have swiftly become the most widely used class of insecticides globally. Unfortunately for our pollinators, neonics are very efficient at dealing death. Story here. 

CLIMATE MISINFORMATION TURNING CRISIS INTO CATASTROPHE. REPORT.

 THE GUARDIAN

Coordinated campaigns that misrepresent the scientific consensus on climate change are undermining public trust and discouraging political engagement, finds a report from the International Panel on the Information Environment. STORY HERE.

TROUBLE IN THE HEADWATERS - A VIDEO

THE NARWHAL
 

HOW TO ACCESS "THE MERCHANTS OF MENACE."

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North Dakota Cow Crap Will Harm Lake Winnipeg

CCPA

Photo credit: Pangalau

Massive dairy concentrated animal feeding operations 

(CAFOs) being permitted and proposed in North Dakota 

are a threat to our waterways, including Lake Winnipeg  &

the groundwater which many people 

rely upon to drink. 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 — as wildfires continue to ravage communities and smoke blankets much of the province. Climate change is no longer a distant problem for future generations — it is here now. Story here.