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

Friday, September 22, 2017

Group calls for the government of Manitoba not to ease hog rules

The Winnipeg SUN

A group that fears relaxed hog rules will heighten water pollution has united to fight against the proposed changes. Story here.

Thursday, September 21, 2017

The list of diseases linked to air pollution is growing

ScienceNews

As governments decide what to do about air quality, studies connect an array of health problems to dirty air. Story here.