Back-To-The-Future Agriculture: 'Farming Like the Earth Matters'
Common Dreams Larry Powell P in P photo It is easy to forget that once upon a time all agriculture was organic, grass fed, and regenerative. Story here.
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It’s Official – Russia Completely Bans GMOs
EARTH - WE ARE ONE. Russia has been considering joining the long list (and continually growing) of anti-GMO countries for quite some time now. It does so after a group of Russian scientists urged the government to consider at least a 10-year moratorium on GMOs to thoroughly study their influence on human health. Story here.
Obama, Chinese President Agree to Landmark Climate Deal
Los Angeles Time - Reflecting the urgency and scale scientists have called for to cope with climate change, the U.S. and Chinese presidents laid out ambitious new targets Wednesday to cut pollution in a deal that negotiators hope will inspire similarly dramatic commitments from other countries. Story here.
Who Pays the Price for Canada's Dirty Tar Sands?
Natural Resources Defence Council - Shame, Canada Native communities near the Alberta tar sands are beset by health problems. And the giant industrial operations that extract the world’s filthiest fuel are producing millions of gallons of toxic sludge a day—a dirty legacy that’s leaking into the once-pristine Athabasca River. Can anything get the Canadian government to pay attention? - Watch Videos
Absolute Power in the Hands of Just One Man
Frances Russell - National Newswatch There is only one word to describe Party Of One, award-winning journalist Michael Harris’ massive and powerfully written biography of Canada’s 22nd prime minister. Story here. Harper depiction by P in P
Controversial French Scientist Defends GMO Research
The Western Producer Regina, SK - French scientist Gilles-Éric Séralini says attempts to discredit him and his research into GMOs and pesticides are negated by the fact his work continues. Story here.