Archive for October, 2009
Attack of the Triffids has Flax Farmers Baffled
In case you missed it: here is the Globe and Mail’s front page story about accidental GMO contamination of the Canadian flaxseed crop. The effects could be devastating for our farmers and our markets. Read More ...
Can Biotech Food Cure World Hunger?
Leading up to the World Food Summit in Rome in a few weeks, if you want an excellent summary of arguments for and against the role of biotechnology in solving the world’s food crisis, these six opinions published in the New York Times will be of interest. Tell us what you think. Read More ...
Food, Humanity, Habitat and How We Get to 2050
In the editorial observer section of October 27th’s New York Times, a succinct summary of where the crucial issues of food, climate change, and biodiversity all meet. Don’t miss the last paragraph where writer Verlyn Klinkenborg suggests what we need to do. She may be talking to Americans, but the shoe fits in Canada too! Read More ...
Inspired by Lotta
In this 100th anniversary of the birth of our founder, Dr. Lotta Hitschmanova (1909-1990), Canadians from all walks of life are celebrating her life and legacy. One of the first – and youngest – to join the celebrations was Catherine Arnold, a 16-year-old high school student at Highland Secondary, in Comox, B.C. Read more about how she was inspired by Dr. Lotta. Read More ...
The Biggest Day of Climate Action the World Has Seen
Why does USC Canada care so much about climate change? Because small scale farmers, who feed the world, are among the most vulnerable. This Saturday, put some guts into the global climate treaty to be signed in December in Copenhagen. This grassroots action is taking place in 171 countries around the planet, including major events in Canada. Find out how you can take part!
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