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Battle for the Amazon: Tapajós Basin Threatened by Massive Development
Brazil's soy farmers and traders want to turn the Tapajos Basin into an industrialized commodities export corridor.
Indigenous Erasure in Plain Sight: Place Names in New England
Despite the desecration of place names throughout most of New England, some advancements in recent decades leave room for hope.
The Keystone Pipeline Network Could Soon Be Completed Under Trump, but Will It Be Safe?
The existing Keystone network has been marred by spills and probable code violations.
Trump, the Banks and the Bomb
While Donald Trump's presidency will obstruct the realization of a nuclear-free world, civil society has seen some gains in the fight against nuclear weapons.
What Does the Environment Have to Do With Diseases That Affect the Immune System?
The rise in recent decades of diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease and rheumatoid arthritis suggests that factors in the environment are contributing.
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Women’s March Outshines the Inauguration
While the demonstration energized many, the hard work lies ahead.
Labor Organizing in 2017: Looking Beyond Trump’s Lies on Jobs
Manufacturing became a source of good jobs only after angry working people united to fight the bosses and politicians.
Life After Exoneration: Alison Flowers Discusses What Comes Next
An exoneration is not a fairytale with a happy ending. It is the beginning of the painful process of rebuilding a life.
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Health Care Repeal Is a Stealth Tax Break for Millionaires
If Obama's health law is reversed, taxes will go down for the rich and up for the poor, while millions lose coverage.
Faster Approval for Drugs and Medical Devices Raises Concerns for Patient Safety
The 21st Century Cures Act speeds up regulatory review and approves drugs and medical devices.