PLANET IN PERIL

The Washington Post Record-shattering temperatures this summer have scorched countries from Morocco to Saudi Arabia and beyond, as climate experts warn that the severe weather could be a harbinger of worse to come.  Story here.

Manitoba Co-Operator PinP photo Manitoba crops have suffered an array of problems due to unfavourable weather this year, and sunflowers are no exception. Story here.

by George Monbiot     PinP photo                                            Why I took the plunge at last and converted (almost) to veganism.  Story here.

CommonDreams "Lessons from this incident will need to be learnt, and quickly," warns environmentalist, "with further decommissioning of North Sea rigs expected and climate change expected to create more powerful storms and difficult seas." Story here.

the guardian Efforts to address climate change must not overshadow more immediate priorities for the survival of the world’s flora and fauna, say researchers. Story here.

CommonDreams  Photo by  Fabio Grasso New study shows deadly bacteria levels spiking in North Atlantic as ocean temperatures rise. Story here.