Waterways warn of microplastics from clothing pollution
A study along the St. Lawrence River shows polyester textile fibres dominate microplastics in surface water, with broader global presence in water, soil, air and food. Researchers urge reduced plastic use and better wastewater treatment, highlighting Poly-Mer nets to collect surface microplastics.
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Cloned foods face label debate in Health Canada inquiry
Investigative report by Thomas Gerber outlines plans to label cloned food products as IMAGINE and notes lack of public consultation. Health Canada seeks to exempt cloned products from pre market evaluation, sparking concerns over consumer awareness, industry costs, and moral acceptability. Column by Sylvain Charlebois via Troy Media.
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Leave pension funds to the pensioners, Abbott says
Robert F. Abbott argues pension funds should diversify globally and remain focused on retirees, warning against using funds for political aims like Alberta's proposed APP. He notes stability of large caps over small firms and questions CPP to APP shifts, urging no provincial investment mandate changes.
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