Wildfires, Once Confined to a Season, Burn Earlier and Longer

New York Times

The first Alaska wildfire of 2016 broke out in late February, followed by a second there just eight days later. Story here.

Two-Thirds of Europeans Support Ban on Glyphosate, Says Poll

the guardian

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Concerns remain chemical widely used in agriculture as a herbicide can kill all plants, algae, bacteria and fungi in a crop’s vicinity, affecting biodiversity. Story here.

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The Great God of Growth - Is He Always Right? (Letter)

Dear Editor,

I still find political attitudes towards growth puzzling, to say the least. What kind of growth, you ask? Economic growth? Population growth? Well, it doesn’t really matter. Our politicians want it, in great dollops, as if it was the key to the Kingdom.

Ontario Government Scraps Proposal to Increase Hunting of Wolves and Coyote

Humane Society International Canada

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Animal protection and conservation groups encourage responsible approach to wildlife management. More here.

Keystone Pipeline Mishap Has TransCanada Scrambling Again

the Desmog Blog

On Saturday afternoon, the worst fear of a landowner in South Dakota was realized. Loern Schulz found oil in surface water near the Keystone pipeline’s right-of-way and reported the spill. Story here.

World Health Day: Rapidly Rising Diabetes Closely Linked to Poverty

INTER PRESS SERVICE

Diabetes, which now affects more than 400 million people worldwide, is closely linked to poverty in most regions of the world, World Health Organization Medical Officer Alessandro Demaio told IPS Thursday. Story here.