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By George Monbiot, the Guardian How conservatism turned into an orgy of destruction. Details here. PLT: Sounds like Canadian-style corporatism is metastasizing!

Climate Scientist Sues for Defamation

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The Daily Climate Penn State climate scientist Michael Mann sues National Review, Competitive Enterprise Institute for 'maliciously' attacking his personal reputation. Details here. PLT: At left is Michael Mann's now-famous "hockey stick graph" which has drawn the anger, vitriol and even threats from many climate cranks. Mann and other scientists constructed the graph to show global patterns of annual surface temperature. Despite evidence that the graph is an accurate portrayal, the cranks continue to spew their hatred at this distinguished man.

MONARCH BUTTERFLIES Seeking Sanctuary

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Xerces Society Across North America, monarch butterflies are leaving their summer breeding grounds and making their epic journey to spend the winter in Mexico or along California's coast. Unfortunately, all is not well in the monarch world. Details here.

Farm Runoff is Speeding Demise of Protective Coastal Areas -- Study

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ClimateWire: PLT photo Pollution from agricultural production degrades coastal salt marshes more quickly than previously thought, according to a study published in the journal Nature. Details here.

Pollution as Harmful as Malaria, TB in Developing World - Study

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NEW YORK, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Pollution from factories and mines is putting the health of 125 million people at risk worldwide and is as dangerous in the developing world as malaria or tuberculosis, according to a… Full story here. PLT photo For a Canadian perspective, please read about a US-based corporation which was given permission a couple o f years ago, to actually i ncrease industrial e missions at its Manitoba wood pro ducts plant.

Framing the Future: Embracing the Low-Carbon Economy

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National Round Table on the Environment (NRTE) Manitoba Geothermal Energy Alliance. Framing the Future: Embracing the Low-Carbon Economy outlines the potential economic opportunity for Canada as the world transitions to a low-carbon economy. Details here. PLT: This is the last report from the NRTE, which the Harperites have killed. Heaven forbid they should retain an advisory to give them such "radical" advice! Make no mistake, this government represents industry, the top 1%, period. Not you. Not me.

Winnipeg Man Gets Six-Figure Fine Under Federal Wildlife Legislation

Environment Canada WINNIPEG, Man.– October 22, 2012 – An Environment Canada investigation led to the recent sentencing of Jayson Daeninck and his company, Saltwater Connection, on 18 charges under… full story here.

Harper's Sneaky Canada - Elizabeth May Tells it Like it is

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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