Fukushima Nuclear Disaster: 5 Years On & No End in Sight
Greenpeace Canada Naoto Kan, a supporter of nuclear power when he was Japan's Prime Minister , now opposes it in light of the terrible Fukushima disaster. Story here.
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Climate Change Likely a Culprit in the Deaths of Millions of Salmon in Chile.
climate progress A deadly algal bloom has killed nearly 23 million fish in Chile, the world’s second-largest exporter. Abnormally high ocean temperatures fueled by one of the strongest El Niños in recorded history has helped the algal bloom flourish off of the Chilean coast. More here.
NFU To Be Part of Climate Change Solutions in Manitoba
National Farmers Union National Farmer Union (NFU) is working with the Manitoba government to develop new ways for the province’s farmers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture, and to reduce the impacts of climate change on our farms. More here.
Who’s Still Trashing Forests For Palm Oil? Big Names!
Greenpeace Canada How 'clean' is the palm oil used by major brands around the world? Today, we're releasing the results of our investigation into which companies are keeping promises to stop deforestation in Indonesia for palm oil. Take a look now to see who's keeping up - and who's lagging way behind. More here.
How Uruguay Became a Wind Power Powerhouse
WORLD RESOURCES INSTITUTE When it comes to renewable energy generation, the South American country of Uruguay is a huge success story. Story here.
Death of Honduran Activist Berta Cáceres Underscores the Need for Environmental Democracy
World Resources Institute Berta Cáceres, a Honduran indigenous and environmental leader and Goldman Environmental Prize Winner has been assassinated. Story here.
Monsanto to Pay $80 mn For Trying to Cheat Over Its Roundup Earnings
Agro Pages Monsanto Co. will pay $80 million to settle civil accounting violations after it allegedly misstated its earnings in connection with its top-selling Roundup product, U.S. securities regulators said on Feb 9th, 2016. Details here.
Unprecedented Scientific Report Says Bees And Other Pollinators Are in Dire Need of Help
The Washington Post Beekeepers at Fort Whyte Centre, Winnipeg, MB. PinP photo. Until now, most assessments of pollinator health have been conducted on a regional basis, focusing on certain countries or parts of the world. But this week, a United Nations organization has released the first-ever global assessment of pollinators, highlighting their importance for worldwide food and nutrition, describing the threats they currently face and outlining strategies to protect them. Story here.
No New Projects in the Alberta Tar Sands After Current Round, IEA Says
The ENERGY MIX The era of expansion of tar sands/oil sands production may be over—at least for now. In light of price and delivery challenges, the Paris-based International Energy Agency forecasts that projects now being developed will be completed, but no new ones begun. Story here.
Coal Mine Waste in Australia Affects Tadpole Behavior and Survival
Environmental Health News Tadpoles exposed to coal mine wastewater in Queensland, Australia, had delayed development, hyperactivity and ended up full of toxic metals in their tails and livers, according to a new study. Story here.