PLANET IN PERIL

climateprogress On Wednesday, the Welsh parliament voted in favor of a measure calling on the government to prevent fracking from taking place “until it is proven to be safe in both an environmental and public health context.” Story here.

NOW - Linda McQuaig More than $2 million was donated to the Prime Minister's two leadership bids, but the identities of his major backers have never been publicly disclosed. Story here.

THE WESTERN PRODUCER A sodden farm field near Neepawa, MB. Summer, 2014. PinP photo. Fields covered in residue may need burning or tillage. Story here.

Western Producer Operations in phosphorus-deficient areas of the central Canadian province may be allowed to build new barns without anaerobic digesters. Story here.

OnEarth New research shows a certain type of milkweed can harm monarchs—but they still need something to snack on. Story here. Photo credit - OnEarth.

iPolitics “Courage is contagious.” With that saccharine bromide, Peter Mansbridge ended a pep talk he gave to a conclave of investigative reporters in Manitoba several months ago. Story here.

Centre for International Environmental Law Ground sprayer. PinP photo. A new analysis exposes how the American and European pesticide industry is using ongoing EU-US trade negotiations to lower human health and environmental standards in order to increase trade in toxic pesticides.  Details here.

A\J Alternatives Journal A new study predicts a marine mass extinction – but there's still time to prevent it.  Story here.

CommonDreams Situation described as 'unfolding catastrophe' as investigation finds oil drilling companies injected untold amounts of waste into protected groundwater reserves. Story here.

theguardian Kichwa communities along an Amazon tributary, string cables to stop oil company boats from passing. They accuse government of turning a blind eye to contamination from oil operations in the forest. Story here.

The Canadian Press WASHINGTON - A large majority of Americans support labeling of GMO foods, whether they care about eating them or not. Story here.