Outcry Over the Austerity Crisis in Flint, Michigan Grows
THE Nation Details of how Flint’s water was contaminated, and of how pleas for help were neglected, are leading to calls for inquiries, arrest, resignation. More here.
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Shock Figures to Reveal Deadly Toll of Global Air Pollution
the guardian Burning trees in Manitoba, Canada. PinP photo. World Health Organisation describes new data as ‘health emergency’, with rising concern likely to influence decision over Heathrow expansion. Story here. RELATED: "It's Time to Wake Up and Smell the Smoke."
Number of England's Marine Conservation Zones Nearly Doubles
the guardian But leading marine conservationist warns that MCZs are ‘paper parks’ and will offer wildlife no real protection from destructive dredging and trawling. More here. Pelicans in Manitoba, Canada. PinP photo.
American Billionaire Set to Open Cape Breton (Canada) Coal Mine
NATIONAL OBSERVER While other Canadian provinces phase out coal, Nova Scotia is defiantly preparing to open its first coal mine since the last one closed in 2001 - this one under the ownership of a secretive American billionaire with ties to the Carlyle Group and Jeb Bush. More here.
Scorched Earth Conservation in the UK
By George Monbiot - the Guardian. National park authorities inflict mass destruction on wildlife and habitats, then call it conservation. MORE HERE. Human fascination with burning is alive and well on Canadian farms, too. PinP photo.
Hazardous Chemicals in Pristine Nature
Greenpeace It's ironic to think that companies who depend on nature for their business, willingly release dangerous chemicals into the environment. More here.