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The Organic Movement "Gets the Ear" of the Government of Manitoba

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Minister declares week of Dec. 22-29 "Organic Week" in Manitoba.  Chemical-free veggies, fresh from a MB garden. PLT photo Manitoba's Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives, Ron Kostyshyn, (l.) enjoyed a 4-course, gourmet organic meal with organic producers and retailers at an intimate Winnipeg restaurant last evening. Fusion Grill is long known for its support of fresh, local and organic food.  Mr. Kostyshyn promised the guests his government would attempt to "raise the profile" of organic agriculture in the province. He then signed a declaration, proclaiming Sept. 22-29th as "Organic Week in Manitoba." (The week just passed was National Organic Week.) I was there, too, representing PLT and enjoying delicious dishes, ranging from roast heirloom squash to pumpkin crème brulee. Please also read: "Manitoba Proclaims Organic Week," here. After the feast,  I took the opportunity to "corner" the Min

Health Canada Reviewing Results of French Research

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Vancouver Sun Health Canada said Thursday it will take action if its review of a new study that found Canadian-grown genetically modified corn is linked to…. Full story here. PLT photo Please also read: France Says No to Genetically Modified Crops, No to Fracking  

Lawsuit Seeks to Force Feds to Protect Endangered Species Along Pipeline Route

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Vancouver Sun VANCOUVER - A coalition of conservation groups is suing the federal environment minister to try and force Ottawa to protect endangered and threatened species along the proposed route of the Northern Gateway pipeline. Full story here. Southern mountain caribou (l.) one of the "at-risk" species. Photo from Nature Conservancy of Canada. Photograph by: Canada-World

The Government of Manitoba is Lobbied to end Cosmetic Pesticides

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Winnipeg Free Press A coalition of health and environmental groups is hoping the Manitoba government will impose strict regulations and ultimately full-out bans regarding the use of cosmetic pesticides.... Details here. Photo credit: Cosmetic Pesticide Ban Manitoba

Tipping Into New Climate Territory as Scientists Put Fears on Ice (Print & Video)

The Sydney Morning Herald AS ARCTIC sea ice hits a record low, focus is turning to climate ''tipping points'' - a threshold that, once crossed, cannot be reversed and will create fundamental changes to other areas. Full story here.

In Quebec It's Official: Mass Movement Leads to Victory for Students

Common Dreams Naomi Klein: 'This is why radical movements are mercilessly mocked. They can win.' Full story here.

France Says No to Genetically Modified Crops, No to Fracking

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Common Dreams staff  France will maintain its ban on genetically modified crops [GMOs] and will ban fracking, politicians announced during an environmental conference held in Paris Friday and Saturday. Details here. PLT photo Please also read: Health Canada Reviewing Results of French Research 

‘A Beautiful Day' for Environmentalists in Quebec, Canada

The Montreal Gazette Shale gas, Gentilly both get the chop. Details here.

Kids exposed to Mercury or Lead More Likely to Have ADHD Symptoms, Canadian Study Finds

Environmental Health News Children exposed to higher levels of mercury or lead are three to five times more likely to be identified by teachers as having problems associated with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, according to a scientific study published today. Full story here.

Canadian Democracy: Death by Pipeline

Andrew Nikiforuk  "OnEarth - a Survival Guide for the Planet" Shipping dirty tar sands oil could rip apart Canada’s wilderness -- and its democracy. Details here.

Unprecedented Safety Study Finds Harm From GM Corn

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Canadian Biotechnology Action Network e-News    First-ever long-term safety test finds severe health impacts. Full story here. Please also read: "Field of Nightmares" (exposing the dark side of Roundup)