Manitoba’s energy future is at a crossroads: Do we go down the road of building ever more generation to feed a never ending thirst for electricity, or do we recognize the limits of growth and look for ways to reduce demand while maximizing the benefits of the energy we do consume for all Manitobans?
Every year, Manitoba farmers grow over 2 million acres of alfalfa. A new variety of genetically engineered alfalfa could put this important crop at risk as early as this spring.
As part of Manitoba 2013 provincial budget consultations, Green Action Centre submitted its list of proposals to the Province to make Manitoba’s economy and budget more environmentally sustainable.
Green Action Centre congratulates the participants from the Oak Table Community Ministry took up the Jack Frost Challenge with gusto this year.
Polling results released today indicate a large majority of Manitobans – 71% – support a law that would phase-out the use and sale of lawn and garden pesticides across the province.
Pesticide season approaches and we are still waiting for government action to ban these toxins. The government needs to know that Manitobans support a ban. NOW is the time to contact your MLA with a simple phone call or email to express your support.
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