Joint Initiative Lays Out Physical Effects of Climate Change on Canada
Oct 5 '10 - Canadian Round Table on Environment and Economy The physical effects of climate change...
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Rights Activists Share Alternative Nobel
Se 30, 10 by the Associated Press - by Malin Rising STOCKHOLM - Activists from Nepal,
Climate Risks Greater for Long Distance Migratory Birds in Europe
Mark Kniver | BBC News | September 25, 2010 Birds embarking on long distance migrations are more vulnerable to shifts in the climate than ones making shorter journeys, a study suggests. Barn swallows nest under a bridge in southern Manitoba. Might they be afffected, too? Scientists say the increasingly early arrival of spring at breeding sites in Europe makes it harder for the birds to attract a mate or find food. The researchers warn that the "increasing ecological mismatch" can lead to a decline in bird populations. The findings appear in the journal Proceedings B of the Royal Society. Cape May warbler, observed in southern MB, 2008 PinP photos "The study was based on a very large dataset of 117 migratory bird species that mig
Ethanol Maker to Gauge Interest in "Straw-Into-Fuel" Process
Manitoba Co-Operator 9/15/10 An Ottawa enzyme maker... (R.) A tiny part of the massive strawbale backlog at the failed strawboard plant at Eli, MB . l.p. photo
Government Accused of Manipulating Science News
September 29, 2010 | By Emily Chung, CBC News The federal government engages in...
Wind Energy Can Power Much of US East Coast, Study Says
28 Se 2010 - by: Renee Schoof | McClatchy Newspapers Washington - The strong winds off...
Liberals Pledge to Reopen Federal Prison Farms
Staff - Manitoba Co-Operator - 9/24/2010 The federal Liberal party has… Inmates working. Photo By Marc Vasconcellos.
Ontario's Environmental Commissioner Reports on Government Inaction
Shared by: F. Los on Se 22, 2010 the green pages.ca Toronto - The government is failing to...
Groundwater Depletion Rate Accelerating Worldwide
ScienceDaily (Sep. 23, 2010) — In recent decades, the rate at which... The Assiniboine River in Manitoba, below the Shellmouth dam. l.p. photo
Pipleline About to be Installed in Manitoba, Presumably to Link to Alberta Tar Sands
Above is a map of the Keystone XL pipeline, designed to carry dirty tar sands oil into the 'States. COMMENT: Construction on this questionable project is now well advanced in southern Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Isn't it nice how our leaders wait for our permission before proceeding. Do da word "presumptuous" come to mind? l.p. Please also read item directly below.
Senators Push For Hasty Approval of Pipeline For World's Dirtiest and Costliest Oil
AlterNet/by Michael Brune Se 23 - 2010 The oil it promises to provide… Stripping the first layer of 'overburden' a layer of earth, sand and gravel up to 100 feet deep covering the bitumen ore or tar sand. The trees have been removed but, in this case, the topsoil is not being separated. Courtesy of "Beautiful Destruction"