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The Hidden Horrors in Poultry Plants
Dangerous working conditions abound in the poultry industry, according to an Oxfam report.
Environmentalists, First Nations Vow Summer of Action Against Trans Mountain Pipeline
Canadian regulators' OK of the tar sands pipeline expansion draws flack from activists.
Duke Energy Flexes Political Muscle on Fracked Gas, Coal Ash
Duke Energy is among the most powerful political forces in North Carolina.
Women Around the World Are Leading the Fight Against Corporate Agriculture
A global battle is being fought over the future of the world's food.
Burn Pits: US Government Ignores 60,000 Suffering US War Vets
Vets are suffering from medical ailments associated with the open-air burn pits that were constructed on over 230 military bases.
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The EU Referendum Will Determine the UK’s Future
The European Union is much more than an economic entity; it promotes human rights, cultural diversity and more across Europe.
The Brazilian Coup and Washington’s “Rollback” in Latin America
Washington's Cold War never ended in Latin America.
How Rising Carbon Dioxide Levels May Contribute to Bee Die-Offs
A number of new and accumulating pressures are threatening bee populations.
The Number One Thing We Can Do to Protect Earth’s Oceans
Ultimately, good ocean governance lies beyond what individuals can accomplish.
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Meet the Citizens Who Helped Decide Their City’s Budget — and Got Better Bus Stops
Participatory budgeting, or PB for short, is the idea that putting some of the power of the purse directly in the hands of citizens can pay powerful dividends.