An Open Letter to the Premier of Manitoba.
Dear Premier Pallister: from John Fefchak. I have concerns and am speaking out for the despair of Lake Winnipeg and our precious water sources in Manitoba.
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A Portrait of a Man Who Knows Nothing About Climate Change
New York In his interview with the New York Times , Donald Trump expressed more flexibility on climate change, which he has previously called a hoax created by China . That is the good news. The bad news is that Trump’s lack of commitment to the cause of climate-science denial is rooted in a comprehensive failure to grasp the issue. Story here.
ALUS Canada to launch New Acre Project
Manitoba Co-Operator Donor dollars will be matched with individual projects they choose. Story here.
Building a greener future
nature climate change The built environment will play a key role in determining future emissions, so it is essential that low-carbon infrastructure and design are implemented. Story here.
'Shockingly Stupid' Attack on Science: Trump to Eliminate NASA Climate Research
CommonDreams President-elect plans to entirely slash climate science in favor of deep space exploration. Story here.
Global sea ice has reached a record low – should we be worried?
NewScientist It’s an internet sensation. An alarming graph showing the global area of sea ice falling to unprecedented lows for this time of year has gone viral. Story here.
The North Pole is an insane 36 degrees warmer than normal as winter descends
The Washington Post Political people in the United States are watching the chaos in Washington in the moment. But some people in the science community are watching the chaos somewhere else — the Arctic. Story here.
The tragic reason seabirds keep mistaking ocean plastic for food
The Washington Post Each year, millions of tons of plastic waste end up in the ocean, where it often goes straight into the bellies of hungry birds, sea turtles and other marine animals. This is a big concern for scientists, who are still investigating the possible consequences for the marine ecosystem — but until now, researchers weren’t completely sure why so many animals were mistaking the plastic for food in the first place. Story here.