Northern forests threatened by global warming
WINNIPEG – Research scientists say fires, insects and disease are just some of the effects of climate change that could … Continue reading Northern forests threatened by global warming
BC Government opens parks to resorts and oil and gas development
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Federal government invested in GM wheat
WINNIPEG – Agriculture Canada invested nearly $2.5 million in genetically modified wheat and stands to make money if it approves … Continue reading Federal government invested in GM wheat
Energy crisis looms, experts warn
Forget about hydrogen fuel cells, wind power, nuclear reactors and even global warming. The real energy crisis is that worldwide … Continue reading Energy crisis looms, experts warn
Toyota Prius wins 2004 Car of the Year award
DETROIT ? The world's first commercially mass-produced hybrid car has claimed the honor of 2004 Car of the Year from … Continue reading Toyota Prius wins 2004 Car of the Year award
Canada’s Position on the Ratification of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety
OTTAWA, Nov. 18 /CNW/ – The Government of Canada confirmed yesterday its support for the objective of the Cartagena Protocol … Continue reading Canada’s Position on the Ratification of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety
‘Green’ vehicles drive into the mainstream
As the lead singer of the Barenaked Ladies, Steven Page has made enough money to be able to drive any … Continue reading ‘Green’ vehicles drive into the mainstream
Beetles cut swath through B.C. forests
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – Environmentalists say clearcutting is not the appropriate response to a dire prediction that mountain pine beetles … Continue reading Beetles cut swath through B.C. forests
Our precious resource: Water conservation is a challenge every Albertan must embrace
For generations, Albertans regarded water as limitless, tumbling down from glaciers to feed industry, agriculture and homes. In the dry … Continue reading Our precious resource: Water conservation is a challenge every Albertan must embrace
Manure’s polluting effect unknown: scientists: Agriculture Canada admits more research is needed
Canada is boosting more high-intensity livestock farms — even though the government reveals it doesn't know how to keep manure … Continue reading Manure’s polluting effect unknown: scientists: Agriculture Canada admits more research is needed
Ontario committees to protect water sources
Alliston, Ont. Continue reading Ontario committees to protect water sources