The fragility of the global food system fills me with dread – and the war with Iran has exposed just how close to collapse it is, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

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Canada will need to protect another 1.7 million square kilometres, an area the size of Alaska, to meet its conservation targets by 2030

While politics is powerful, the laws of physics will always win

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The electoral system used by many global democracies eliminates gerrymandering and has been shown to give more equal representation to minorities and women.

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Democracy isn’t broken – it’s stuck. Around the world, people are growing angry and polarized – not because they’ve stopped caring, but because democracy has stopped evolving. The result isn’t apathy – it is a rising sense of political futility.

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The federal government is closing farm research centres and cutting back on agriculture science, leaving farmers scratching their heads

Ontario public hospitals face large deficits even as the provincial government doles out more cash to for-profit providers.

Proposals would require clearer pricing and transparency as CMA finds fees have risen at nearly twice rate of inflation The biggest shake-up of the UK veterinary sector for 60 years should push down costs for pet owners by requiring practices to make their pricing clearer, the government has said. Ministers have announced a package of measures after an investigation into reported high prices found problems in the vet sector could be costing UK households at least £1bn over five years. Continue reading...

It took an FOI request to bring this national security assessment to light. For ‘doomsayers’ like us, it is the ultimate vindication, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

Explore our free, bilingual Emotional Well-Being resources to teach kids about their feelings and help young children develop positive mental health skills.

This deadly bacteria, which hits low-income people the hardest, was once an “only in New York” problem. Extreme heat is now increasing its prevalence.

The Ontario premier gears up for a fight after a judge rejected his bid to remove Toronto bike lanes

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The Carney government must not cede more ground to the Trump administration by backing down on recognizing the state of Palestine.

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The proposed Zincton ski resort, located in the Slocan Valley of the Central Kootenays in B.C., will instead be reviewed by the Tourism Ministry