Vultures Nearing Extinction in Africa
The Guardian Carnivorous birds, which help stem spread of disease by eating carcasses that would otherwise rot, targeted by poachers. Story here.
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Syria May Be the First Climate-Change Conflict, but It Won’t Be the Last (Story & Video)
The Nation While our political establishment dithers, the Pentagon recognizes that climate change is an immediate threat to national security. Story here.
Teen Pregnancy and Sexual Violence Soars in Nicaragua
Plan Canada Early pregnancy is one of 6 barriers commonly keeping girls from school . In Nicaragua , where the rates of teen pregnancy are the highest in Latin America, the issue is spiraling out of control. Story here.
Climate Change Could Make The Persian Gulf So Hot People Can’t Spend More Than A Few Hours Outside
Think Progress This summer, a heat wave sent temperatures near the Persian Gulf skyrocketing, with outdoor temperatures reaching as high as 120°F throughout parts of Iraq and Iran. And while those temperatures might seem extreme, a new study published in Nature Climate Change suggests that scorching temperatures could become increasingly common in the region by the end of the century, if climate change is left unchecked. Story here.
Local Food Systems in Manitoba on the Minds of Young, Small Farmers
Manitoba Co-Operator Many farmers are embracing small-scale, sustainable agriculture and are focusing on selling their food directly to families throughout the province by developing community food networks. Story here. Details here.
Climate Change a Major Health Threat to Children, Doctors Warn
CBC News Climate change poses a rising global public health and safety threat, and children are particularly vulnerable, the American Academy of Pediatrics says in a new policy statement. Story here.
The Toxic Contamination of Manitoba First Nations Communities
briarpatch According to the Treasury Board of Canada's "Contaminated Sites Inventory," of the 77 “high priority” contaminated sites in Manitoba, 70 are situated in First Nations communities. Story here.
Exxon Sowed Doubt About Climate Science for Decades by Stressing Uncertainty
inside climate news Collaborating with the Bush-Cheney White House, Exxon turned ordinary scientific uncertainties into weapons of mass confusion. Story here.
Mexico Braces for Hurricane Patricia: 'Strongest Storm Ever Measured'
Common Dreams 'An extremely dangerous, potentially catastrophic hurricane,' warns the National Hurricane Center. Story here.
Capitalist Production vs. The Earth
Briarpatch Magazine While environmentalists may not often approach the issue of the environment from the point of view of labour, they have made sincere efforts to link their concern with the issue of labour generally. STORY HERE.
12-Star Conservatives Who Will No Longer Be With Us
PRESS PROGRESS After a long decade in power, the Stephen Harper years are now history. Here are 12 other Conservative stars who will no longer twinkle following Monday night's vote. Story here.