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Don’t Blame Canada - a Different Perspective on Tar

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Earth Island Journal - Apr '11 I’ve always been surprised that so many environmentalists, typically found on the political left, are such stalwart believers in the conservative doctrine of supply-side economics. Details here. PUBLISHER'S NOTE: Another view of the Alberta oil sands. Not mine! l.p.

La Via Campesina Opposes the Inclusion of Agriculture in Carbon Markets

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LA VIA CAMPESINA JAKARTA, 11 APR'11    www.photius.com   As the first session of climate negotiations for the year come to a close in Bangkok, Thailand, it is clear that the urgency of avoiding a climate disaster  and delivering climate justice remain unaddressed. Details here.  

Greens Call for Ban on Federal GMO Research

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Manitoba Co-Operator - Apr 10 '11 A ban on federal research into genetically engineered crops, eventual 100 per cent testing of slaughter cattle for BSE and reducing allowable pesticide residues in crops are on the federal Green Party's policy wish list. Details here. Elizabeth May, Leader, Green Party of Canada.

Climate Tipping Points | Allianz Knowledge

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Climate Tipping Points | Allianz Knowledge

Are Authorities "Coming Clean" Over Dolphin Deaths in the Gulf of Mexico? (Video)

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Watch video here: Courtesy of Newsy.com Please also read, Scientists link oil on Dolphins with BP Spill A "swim with dolphins" fun park in Mexico.

Climate Change Poses Major Risks for Unprepared Cities

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Scien ceDaily (Apr. 7, 2011)   Cities worldwide are failing to take necessary steps to protect residents from the likely impacts of climate change, even though billions of urban dwellers are vulnerable to heat waves, sea level rise and other changes associated with warming temperatures. Details here. Rio de Janiero, Brazil fotolive.org

Taseko Tries Again: Puts Fish Lake at Risk a Second Time!

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Manitoba Wildlands - Apr 9 '11 A revised application for the rejected Prosperity Mine still calls for the destruction of one of the two fish-bearing mountain lakes originally scheduled for eradication. Read more. Fish Lake. Environment Canada

Scientists Link Oil on Dolphins to BP Spill

By Leigh Coleman - Reuters - Apr 7'11 BILOXI, Mississippi (Reuters) - Scientists confirmed on Thursday that they have discovered oil on dead dolphins found along the U.S. Gulf Coast, raising fresh concerns about the effects of last year's BP oil spill on sea life. Details.

No to a New Tar Sands Pipeline

New York Times Opinion Pages - Published: Apr '11 Later this year, the State Department will decide whether to approve construction of a 1,700-mile oil pipeline from Canada to the Texas Gulf Coast called Keystone XL. The Department should say no. Details here.

What's on my Food?

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It's Time for Change. Big Change! (Global Warming & the Manitoba Flood Connection)

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Dear Editor,                                                                                          Many Manitobans are upset that the federal election is happening at the same time as major flooding threatens their homes, businesses and farms.  Red River Valley - 1997 - Natural Resources CA After all, who wants to be distracted from the stressful job of protecting your livelihoods and families by yet another political campaign and trip to the polls? In a saner world, there would actually be candidates on the ballot from the two major parties we could vote for, who would be attacking the root causes of the catastrophic flooding so they don't get worse in the future. These candidates would already know that these events are on the rise in both frequency and intensity, due to climate change. Climate change is anthropogenic. If that is too big a word for you, Stephen, or you, Michael, it just means, it is caused by human beings. That's because we