PLANET IN PERIL

Grass Notes Awakening Graham Powell Photography The Harper government is putting more than 2 million acres of community pastures up for sale in western Canada, including Manitoba.  These pastures represent one of the largest reserves of remaining native prairie in North America and home to a significant number of endangered species.  Prairie crocus - PLT photo The fact that public hearings are being held into this decision, has been hailed as good news by some observers. Please click here, read on, then come back and tell PLT's "comment section" what you think!

Living on Earth The third National Climate Assessment of the US government finds humans unquestionably responsible for recent climate disruption... Full story (& podcast) here. The shrinking Columbia Icefields  of  the Canadian Rockies. PLT photo

The Manitoba Co-Operator Top court's decision won't affect plans for class-action: Details here. Wheat Board supporters demonstrate at  "Occupy Winnipeg" Oct. 2011. PLT photo.

Tim Flannery - The Guardian Photo credit - the Hooza Raging wildfires are forcing many to rethink their stance on climate change. But there's little time left to reduce emissions.    Details here.

Globe & Mail Oil-sands development is polluting nearby remote Alberta lakes with rising levels of a toxic carcinogen, refuting long-standing claims that waterway pollution in the region is largely naturally occurring, a study has found. Details here.

MotherJones New research finds Pb is the hidden villain behind violent crime, lower IQs, and even the ADHD epidemic. And fixing the problem is a lot cheaper than doing nothing. Full story here. Please also read: "The Grime Behind the Crime" by George Monbiot