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Join the fight against Donald Trump's attacks on our environment.

Friends of the Earth President Trump will be the greatest threat to the environment in living memory. To stop him from destroying the planet, we must join together and fight back. PLEASE DONATE NOW!

Loss of sea ice, changes to tundra: Study says Arctic faces 19 tipping points

NATIONALOBSERVER An international report says the Arctic is perched on the edge of fundamental social and environmental change as it faces 19 tipping points ranging from loss of summer sea ice to the slow creep of shrubs and trees across the tundra. Story here.

Grassy Narrows residents eating fish with highest mercury levels in province

thestar.com New analysis using provincial data reveals that mercury in an average meal of walleye from Clay Lake is 15 times the daily intake limit for adults. Story here.

'We are in shock': historic Bolivia drought hammers homes and crops

theguardian The country’s worst drought in 25 years, spurred by poor management, El NiƱo and climate change, has reservoirs drying up and hospitals struggling. Story here.

Species On The Move

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Inside Climate News As climate change impacts habitats around the world, species are on the move, trying to adapt — and survive. Story here. Wild turkey. Photo by  MONGO

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.