PLANET IN PERIL

CBC News Two-thirds of First Nations have been under at least 1 water advisory between 2004 and 2014. Story here.

Common Dreams The Credit Suisse report shows worldwide inequality growing even faster than experts had predicted. Story here.

Common Dreams 'Out of love for our grandchildren, it’s our responsibility to work towards a more harmonious world for both present and future generations.’ Story here.

CBC News Manitoba Hydro crews wait for first light to fly into communities left without power Sunday. Details here.

CommonDreams Canadian journalist Mohamed Fahmy says he'll continue to advocate for press freedoms and the rights of other detained journalists. Story here. RELATED: "Pick up the Phone, Steve. Demand Freedom for Mohamed Fahmy!"

AgroNews Austrian Health Minister Sabine Oberhauser and a number of Italian Ministries have confirmed that both countries are officially requesting an opt-out from growing the eight varieties of  GM maize permitted or set to be permitted at the EU level, thus there will now be a full ban on GM crops in both countries under new EU regulations. Story here.

Agro News Identifying a major health hazard, the government has found residues of pesticides in a significant proportion of vegetables, fruits, milk and other food items collected from various retail and wholesale outlets across the country. Story here.

Common Dreams The establishment of an independent climate tribunal to hold wealthy nations accountable emerged as a central goal of conference in Bolivia. Story here.

CBC News Zebra mussel infestation 'beyond the point now of being able to do anything,' says scientist Eva Pip.  Story here.

Manitoba Co-Operator CNS Canada – – Farmers have seen more weather-related hardships this year than normal, made evident by an above-average amount of hail and reseed damage claims. Story here.

The Nation The signatories of the Trans-Pacific Partnership just announced that they have inked the final agreement, ending years of secret negotiations and back-room corporate deal-making. And still, the full text, which will set trade rules for roughly 40 percent of global commerce in a dozen Pacific Rim countries, remains a secret, even as the accord hurtles toward Congress for an accelerated vote.   Story here. RELATED:   " Free Trade: Path to Prosperity - or Back Road to Corporatism?"