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APPRAISING NATURE (@DavidSuzuki) http://ow.ly/nBvIq  What's the value of something we can't live without? #env #davidsuzuki #nature

YOUTH: EDUCATED & UNEMPLOYED http://ow.ly/nBvCB  The job market is failing the best-educated generation in Western history. #jobs

MUSLIMS NOT CORNERING TERRORISM MARKET http://ow.ly/nBvvw  What do you call those responsible for disasters in Texas and Bangladesh?

Take Action! MONSANTO TRIES TO PATENT ALL SEEDS http://ow.ly/nvkwV  Tell European nations to refuse Monsanto's bid. #monsanto

THOUGHTS FROM TAR SANDS HEALING WALK http://ow.ly/nvjHS  Not a protest but a spiritual procession to heal land & people. #env #tarsands

HARPER HELPED PUSH WORLD TOWARD AUSTERITY http://ow.ly/nvjbR  G20 effort part of larger agenda that's led to dramatic rise in inequality.

THOUGHTS ABOUT CANCELING CHRIS BROWN'S CONCERT http://ow.ly/nomXC  Controversial rapper's reputation overshadows his music.

TIME FOR NEW MARSHALL PLAN http://ow.ly/njYub  Only a worldwide citizens' movement can reverse the dangerous rising crisis of inequality.

STATE OF WORLD’S BIRDS BLEAK NOT HOPELESS (@DavidSuzuki) http://ow.ly/ncoTA  1 in 8 #bird species threatened w/ extinction. #env #nature

PEAK WATER (Lester R Brown) http://ow.ly/n9ZEU  Cities, agriculture, factories are draining fossil aquifers. #env #water

WEATHER ON STEROIDS (Clare Demerse) http://ow.ly/n9Zut  Canadians learn what to expect from a changing climate. #climatechange #env

CORPS VS ENVIRONMENT (@LindaMcQuaig) http://ow.ly/mPBxh  UN no longer able to move on #climate change as it once did on ozone. #env #poli

SALUTE TO BOB RAE http://ow.ly/mDuqa  Departing Liberal leader would make a dandy Governor-General. #cdnpoli #bobrae #govgen

POLITICS: CLARIFY THE RULES (Tyler Sommers) http://ow.ly/my6yR  Clear job descriptions could mitigate political scandals. #cdnpoli

THE RIVERS THAT ATE #CALGARY (Penney Kome) http://ow.ly/mrk5f  Flash #floods may bring reassessment of fossil fuels' true costs. #env

WALKING ACROSS THE #TARSANDS http://ow.ly/mqla9  #Greenpeace leader supports #FirstNations' walk for healing. #climatechange #env

Hill Report HOUSE RISES 3 DAYS EARLY AFTER EXPLOSIVE SPRING SESSION http://ow.ly/mldZe  Govt's reputation damaged by scandals. #cdnpoli

C-377: A CHANCE FOR THE SENATE TO PROVE ITS WORTH http://ow.ly/minw5  #Senate Committee dissects anti-union Bill, issues damning report.

END THE TAR SANDS GREENWASH http://ow.ly/mcSsU  Greenpeace counters tar sands ads with satirical commercials. #env #tarsands #greenpeace