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Efforts Spent on Updating Canada's Pig Code of Practice Could be Beneficial
2013-12-05 01:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
CANADA - The chair of National Farm Animal Care Council's Pig Code Development Committee says efforts spent on reaching a consensus on changes to Canada's Pig Code of Practice will benefit the animals under our care, Bruce Cochrane writes.
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Behind the scenes at Canada's oil sands
2013-12-02 15:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Christian Science Monitor: I spent the first week of November in the heart of the Athabasca oil sands around Fort McMurray, Alberta. I was there as a guest of the Canadian government, which hosts annual tours for small groups of journalists and energy analysts. In the previous two articles, I covered some of the environmental issues arising from the development of the oil sands. Our mission is to provide clear, objective information about the important energy issues facing the world, address and correct misconceptions,...
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Canada's Subarctic Lakes are Drying Out
2013-11-27 22:32:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Nature World News: Atypically light snowfall over recent winters in Canada's subarctic regions has led many of the region's lakes to dry out, prompting researchers to worry. After studying 70 lakes in and around Old Crow in the Yukon territory and Churchhill in Manitoba, researchers found that the majority of the lakes are less than 1 meter deep. Analysis of the environment surrounding the lakes revealed that most lie on flat terrain surrounded by scrubby vegetation, which are also showing signs of desiccation,...
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US Arctic strategy consistent with Canada's approach: Defence minister
2013-11-24 15:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Canadian Press: A new Arctic strategy released by the U.S. is welcome and "entirely consistent" with Canada's approach in the region Defence Minister Rob Nicholson said Saturday. Speaking as part of a panel at the Halifax International Security Forum Nicholson said the strategy outlined Friday by U.S. Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel focuses domestically on the north within a context of international cooperation. "Certainly the Americans have a large stake in this and this (strategy) is appropriate. We view this...
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Japanese politico better/higher than Canada's Ford
2013-11-17 23:06:40| IT Services - Topix.net
JAPAN IS NUMBER 1! Move over crack-smoking Mayor Rob Ford of Toronto, the city councilman of the central Japanese city of Inazawa, The Honorable Takuma Sakuragi, is far more 'stimulating'! Agence France-Presse in Tokyo A 70-year-old Japanese local politician has been arrested in China on drugs charges in a case that could draw the death penalty, ... (more)
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