‘Seed police’ sue farmers for high-tech piracy
SAN FRANCISCO ? Monsanto Co.'s "seed police" snared soy farmer Homan McFarling in 1999, and the company is demanding he … Continue reading ‘Seed police’ sue farmers for high-tech piracy
Climate Change: Government and Canadian Steel Industry Reach Agreement
HAMILTON, Jan. 10 /CNW Telbec/ – The Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario and the Canadian Steel Producers Association … Continue reading Climate Change: Government and Canadian Steel Industry Reach Agreement
Move wetlands for Wal-Mart, group says
Frigid temps may put pine beetle on ice
BANFF, Alta. – While most people are praying for an end to the current cold snap, officials at Banff National … Continue reading Frigid temps may put pine beetle on ice
High Arctic deposits: Gassed up, ready to go
IQALUIT – A national research group says it may be high time to develop High Arctic natural gas reserves. The … Continue reading High Arctic deposits: Gassed up, ready to go
Canada Supports “Conservation First” in Mackenzie Valley
The Government of Canada has made a $9 million commitment to support community-based protected areas planning in the Northwest Territories' … Continue reading Canada Supports “Conservation First” in Mackenzie Valley
Roles of the Three Levels of Governments Regarding Pesticides in Canada
The use of pesticides on lawns and gardens is being debated in municipalities across Canada. Some municipalities have enacted restrictions … Continue reading Roles of the Three Levels of Governments Regarding Pesticides in Canada
Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) – Health Canada
Health Canada?s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA), is the federal agency responsible for the regulation of pest control products in … Continue reading Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) – Health Canada
Canada to host overfishing conference
OTTAWA – Canada will host an international conference this spring to discuss how to protect the world's fish stocks from … Continue reading Canada to host overfishing conference
Greenhouse blues
Burlington, Ont. ? Greenhouse-gas emissions in Canada have risen by 20 per cent since 1990 (the year of the Kyoto … Continue reading Greenhouse blues
Ontario Government Brings the Outdoors to the Classroom
TORONTO, Jan. 13 /CNW/ – The Ontario government is helping young people learn about the province's natural environment and discover … Continue reading Ontario Government Brings the Outdoors to the Classroom
Apple makes ‘iWaste,’ environmentalists say
SAN FRANCISCO ? Apple Computer Corp. has become the darling of the technology sector for its wildly popular digital music … Continue reading Apple makes ‘iWaste,’ environmentalists say