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Al Gore Says Obama Must Veto 'Atrocity' of Keystone XL Tar Sands Pipeline

the guardian Former vice-president says oil pipeline is 'really a losing proposition' and demands climate plan promised at inauguration. Details here.

Dirty Energy Ushers Us Into New, and Disturbing, Territory in Canada

350 or bust How much more damage to our land, water, and climate are we willing to tolerate before we just say noto this economic system of death? Details here.

UN Climate Change Conference Sees Concrete Progress Toward New Agreement

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UN Climate Change Secretariat The UN Climate Change Conference in Bonn, Germany, ended on  Friday after making concrete progress towards a new universal climate change agreement and… Details here. PLT photo

Agri-Giants Trying to Solve Bee Deaths. Many Believe They Caused Them

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St. Louis Post-Dispatch One of every three bites of food we consume  depends on pollination by honeybees , but these overlooked contributors to our food system are continuing to die in stubbornly perplexing ways.  Details here. A honeybee hive, Manitoba,  Canada.   PLT photo.

Great News for the Spirit Bear Coast!

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Dear Larry, GREAT NEWS FOR THE SPIRIT BEAR COAST!  In a big win for the spectacular Spirit Bear Coast and its wildlife,  the British Columbia government has just announced its formal opposition to the proposed Northern Gateway tar sands pipeline. This is a key breakthrough in our fight against tar sands development --  and one that would not have been possible without your online activism.

Canada's 'Northern Amazon' on the Brink

The Tyee Report details how industry, climate change could 'eat up' the Mackenzie River Basin and its vital ecological services. Full story here.

First Green Party Member in the History of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Canada, Sworn In

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Globe & Mail British Columbia’s first provincially elected Green Party member, Andrew Weaver (r.) wasted little time attacking Premier Christy Clark’s plans to export liquefied natural gas from northern B.C. to Asia after a swearing-in ceremony Thursday at the legislature. Details here.

Canadian Province of Manitoba Announces "Stewards Alliance" to Speed Cleanup of Lake Winnipeg Basin

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Partnerships Will Help Leverage More Than $1 Billion  Over Five Years: (Minister for the Environment) Mackintosh A Lake Friendly Accord and Stewards Alliance, and partnerships and initiatives between the Manitoba government and other jurisdictions will leverage more than $1 billion to better co-ordinate efforts to improve all waterways in the Lake Winnipeg basin with the majority of                      PLT Photo                    funding dedicated to reducing nutrient pollution from waste water, Conservation and Water Stewardship Minister Gord Mackintosh announced today.

Artist Finds Inspiration in Canadian Government's Attempt to Silence Her

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the guardian Visual essays by Franke James reveal how the 'troublesome artist' was targeted because her views on climate change clashed with the push to develop Alberta's tar sands. Full story here.

Scientists Find Holes in Monsanto GM Wheat Denial

Common Dreams Monsanto claimed Wednesday that the Oregon field found last week to be contaminated with Monsanto's unapproved GM wheat was an "isolated" incident, and that it was likely either the result of an accident or "sabotage." However, scientists warned Thursday that the biotech giant's denial has many holes. Details here. Related: Illegal GM Wheat Contamination Discovered in US

Ottawa Greenwashes the Tar Sands - at Taxpayer Expense. Greenpeace Video.

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