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We’ve Changed a Life-Giving Nutrient Into a Deadly Pollutant — How Can We Change It Back?
In the process of producing food, we've inadvertently filled our planet with toxic forms of nitrogen. But scientists say we can improve this picture.
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Trial and Error: Report Says Prosecutors Rarely Pay Price for Mistakes and Misconduct
Only one prosecutor was disciplined by any oversight authorities, the report asserts.
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The Sad Tale of an Osprey Held for Ransom in Haiti
TenTen's plight reveals the unexpected perils faced by migrating birds and the unanticipated consequences of poverty.
Epidemic of Premature Births Is Increasingly Linked to Air Pollution
Nearly 16,000 preterm births a year are linked to fine particulate pollution, costing the US $4.33 billion annually.
Is the US Ready to End Offshore Drilling?
We can replace offshore drilling platforms with renewable alternatives, but first the US government must stop auctioning off our oceans to the highest bidder.
New Coal Plants Rise in 2015 Despite Falling Consumption
Old coal plants are increasingly lying dormant, yet new ones keep getting built, according to a new report.
Unemployment Rate Edges Higher as Prime-Age Workers Re-enter Labor Market
Self-employment has risen substantially since the ACA took effect.
EPA Busted for Laissez-Faire Oversight of Fracking Poison Wells
Regulators aren't bothering to collect enough information necessary to ensure that fracked wastewater isn't poisoning people.
Woman Faces 60 Years in Prison for the Death of Her Abusive Ex
Black women are disproportionately imprisoned when they defend themselves against domestic abuse.
Family of Mexican Man “Tortured and Killed” by US Border Agents Seeks Justice at International Tribunal
The family is launching an unprecedented effort to hold the US responsible.