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Farmers say Entire Organic Industry at Risk in GM Alfalfa Debate

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PLT : Is the heavy hand of Corporatism about to descend on farmers who simply want to produce a decent, clean product? Could be! Just read on...... Global National GUELPH, Ont. – There’s a new genetically modified crop on the horizon that some say is jeopardizing the entire Canadian organic farming industry. Details here. PLT photo

Should Genetically Altered Food be Labeled?

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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette California to vote Nov. 6, but effects could be far-reaching. Details here. Photo credit: Greenpeace

Native Village Defends Ocean Experiment; Canada Launches Probe

(Reuters) - Leaders of a tiny, native village off Canada's remote northwest coast on Friday defended their decision to dump 120 tons of iron dust into the ocean as a legal experiment to revive salmon stocks, but Canada said it was investigating a possible breach of environmental law. Full story here.

In India, GM Crops Come at a High Price

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India Ink Technology which Indian farmers are buying to kill pests, does not come cheap. Details here.

Hundreds of Litres of Toxic Oil Spilled in West Vancouver Waterway

North Shore Outlook Hundreds of litres of industrial oil containing toxic PCBs spilled into a West Vancouver waterway Sunday, polluting a salmon creek and duck pond…. full story here.

2012 Saw Warmest September On Record Across The Globe, says NOAA

Huffinigton Post According to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the globe recorded its warmest September on record, tying with 2005 for the title. Full story here.

Lake Winnipeg Predicament a Human Creation

Letter to the Editor: As I read "The province wants public thoughts on environmental plan" in the Free Press, I can’t help, but think that Lake Winnipeg is already green, far too green, in fact. This is a man-made situation. Lake Winnipeg is not polluting itself. We, the people are the cause for allowing the abuse and pollution to these waters. It is apparent that respect and gratitude is not a requirement in to-day’s society and how to take care of water that sustains all life.  We are not alone. There are neighbouring provinces and the United States that also make their contributions of pollution. An action often referred to, as ‘out of sight, out of mind’. I am skeptical of yet another plan for "Think Saving Lake Winnipeg", and here’s why. On June 2, of 2011, Premier Selinger presented his Plan to Save Lake Winnipeg. In that plan there was to be an International Summit that would bring together the stakeholders and levels of government t

Mr. President: The Earth Does Not Have Forever

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Climate Ark Listening to the US Presidential election, you wouldn't know Earth faces ecological emergencies including abrupt climate change and ecosystem collapse in water, forests, and food. Details here. PLT photo

Exposure to Traffic Air Pollution in Infancy Impairs Lung Function in Children

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ScienceDaily (Oct. 12, 2012) — Exposure to ambient air pollution from traffic during infancy is associated with lung function deficits in children up to eight years of age… Details here.

Modified Crops Increase Herbicide Use: Researcher

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The Seattle Times A Washington State University researcher says genetically-modified crops have led to an increase in herbicide use, contrary to claims by proponents of the crops. Details here. PLT photo

More Tornadoes and Rain, Milder Winters, in Saskatchewan Forecast

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Winnipeg Free Press SASKATOON - Researchers say a changing climate in Saskatchewan will mean more tornadoes and more rain, but also milder winters. Details here. A twister 36 kilometres east of Regina.  (Submitted by Kathy Rosenkranz)