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SASKATCHEWANIANS! This Climate Crank Does Not Deserve Another Term in Office!

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Don't forget, Premier Brad Wall opposes a carbon tax but supports nuclear power and federal tax dollars to help the oil industry "clean up." He is not a leader we need in an era of profound and destructive climate change. We need, instead, visions for alternative energy sources other than fossil fuels. Nuclear is not one of them. (Read post directly below.)

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.

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 NiƱos 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 CƔceres Underscores the Need for Environmental Democracy

World Resources Institute Berta CƔceres, a Honduran indigenous and environmental leader and Goldman Environmental Prize Winner has been assassinated. Story here.