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Oil Giant Citgo Gets Off Easy in Criminal Case
A foreign oil company convicted of polluting a Texas community's air with dangerous chemicals has gotten off easy in a criminal case that could undercut the prosecution of environmental …
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Bulgaria, No Country for Syrian Refugees
Since November last year, Bulgaria has virtually closed its borders to an inflow of Syrian asylum seekers and other migrants trying to enter the country from Turkey, while EU …
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The Florida Everglades: A New Frontline for Fracking?
The battle against enhanced drilling and fracking in Florida continues, with concerned citizens the leading the way.
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Meet Six Nutrition Blogger Moms Who Crashed the McDonald’s Shareholder Meeting
Current trends suggest one in three kids will develop Type 2 diabetes as adults. These moms told McDonald's CEO Don Thompson what they think about the fast food industry …
Koch Brothers Exposed: The Chilling New Documentary Republicans Don’t Want You to See
There is a chilling new documentary about the billionaire brothers, David and Charles Koch, that some Republicans do not want you to see.
Police Siege of Albuquerque: Will the Feds Prosecute Top Brass?
Community members and victims' families fear harassment, surveillance and even premeditated murder at the hands of the Albuquerque Police Department.
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Tea Party Loses Primaries, but the GOP Is Still Extreme
Just six months until November, and plenty of time for a Republican to declare a pregnancy from rape a gift from God or make another "legitimate rape" faux pas. …
Are Organic Standards in Jeopardy? Watchdogs Say Yes
The growing organic market presents a temptation for the industry to lower costs and lower standards.
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BiÃo Hioxo Wind Energy Project Hurting Indigenous Peoples and Their Territories
Many advocates of wind energy emphasize its importance for sustainable development. However, critics note that the social, cultural and economic costs of the communities that receive these projects are …
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People Are Not Mice: The Failing Animal Research Paradigm for Human Disease
What prevents successes in mice from becoming human cures and treatments?