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Chemical Hazards in Your Backyard
Do your first responders have the information they need in an emergency?
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Nepal: A Trailblazer in Biodiversity Conservation
In just eight years, between 2002 and 2010, Nepal added over 6,000 square km to its portfolio of protected territories.
Dahr Jamail | Gulf Victims Suing BP Disaster’s Compensation Czar
Kenneth Feinberg is being sued for allegedly misleading claimants in order to limit BP's financial liability.
Gulf Fishermen Still Struggling Five Years After the BP Spill
Truthout goes onboard a small fishing boat in the Gulf to find out how the catastrophic spill is still impacting the region.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Workers Join the “Fight for $15” Movement, and More
Workers across the US took part in protests in 200 cities, and more.
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How the “Gold Standard” of Police Accountability Fails Civilians by Design
Truthout reveals patterns of institutionalized police bias in Chicago's handling of police shootings and misconduct complaints.
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Two Years After West, Texas, Fertilizer Plant Explosion, Are Workers Any Safer? New Report Says No
Catastrophic chemical accidents continue to occur, and communities and emergency personnel are lacking the information they need to respond.
Cyclone Pam Worsens Hardship in Port Vila’s Urban Settlements
Vanuatu has minimal capacity to cope with the relentless destructive toll of catastrophes year upon year.
How Much Student Testing Is Too Much?
Lawmakers say they're hearing a loud message about too much unnecessary testing.
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781 Million People Can’t Read This Story
There are still 58 million children out of school globally and around 100 million children who do not complete primary education.