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August 14, 2019
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Canadian food supplies at risk if climate change not slowed, new U.N. report shows

It is projected that for every degree of global warming, the world's yield of wheat will fall 6%, corn by 7.4%, and rice and soybeans both by a little more than 3% each


RCMP ‘sitting on’ watchdog report into alleged spying on anti-oil protesters

British Columbia Civil Liberties Association alleged the RCMP improperly collected and shared information about pipeline protesters


For some N.S. woodlot owners, end of controversial pulp mill not seen as disaster

If the Northern Pulp mill in Pictou County fails to win approval for a pipeline that would dump 85 million litres daily into the Northumberland Strait, the plant could close


CarbonCure partners with Linde

CarbonCure’s technology injects a dosage of captured waste carbon dioxide into concrete during production. The CO2 then chemically converts to a nano-mineral, strengthening the concrete while reducing its carbon footprint
 
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Plant-based producers face backlash from mainstream preferences

Plant-based food labels come under scrutiny when referencing cheese, mayo, bacon and sausages. The Food and Drug Act says food labels should not be false, misleading or deceptive » read more
 
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Farmers look to capture carbon as warnings of climate shocks grow louder

A key technique for farmers is to no longer till the soil, so the organic matter isn't disturbed and can properly break down » read more
 
Last week’s big story 
 

Electric car sales climb in wake of new $5,000 federal rebate program

On May 1, Ottawa began offering rebates of up to $5,000 on the purchase of some electric vehicles. Sales are rising...just a bit » read more