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Fracking’s Air Pollution Puts Infants and Children at Risk of Developing Heart, Lung Problems: New Study
There is no national data available on how many schools or childcare facilities are now within a mile of a fracked well.
Whistleblower Fired for Exposing Flint Mayor’s Alleged Plan to Take Water Donations
Flint City Administrator Natasha Henderson,is among the few Flint officials attempting to do their jobs with integrity.
How BP Used Public Arts in the UK to Further Oil Plans in Mexico and Australia
Through its sponsorship of the British Museum, oil giant BP enjoyed significant influence.
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In Alabama, a Landfill Operator Sues Its Black Critics Amid Civil Rights Complaints
Alabama residents say the landfill pollutes their majority-Black neighborhood and harms their health. Now, they're being sued.
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Former White Supremacists Urge Hate Group Members to Renounce Their Bigotry
Several former white supremacists are developing strategies to deter membership in hate groups and encourage others to leave.
After a Century in Decline, Black Farmers Are Back and on the Rise
These Black farmers don't stop at healthy food. They're healing trauma and instilling collective values.
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Dahr Jamail | Arctic Sea Ice Could Disappear This Summer
Reflecting most sunlight back into space, Arctic sea ice keeps earth's polar regions cool and moderates the global climate.
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Obama Broke Pledge to Demand Syrian Opposition’s Separation From Nusra Front
The US failure to force Syrian opposition groups to separate from the Nusra Front contributed to the erosion of the cease-fire.
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Black Organizers in Chicago Get in “Formation” for Black Lives and Public Education
Merging pop culture and grassroots resistance, activists shut down a busy Chicago street while the city hosted the NFL draft.
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Refugees Stuck in Australia’s Processing Facilities Set Themselves on Fire
International attention is being drawn to Australia's asylum and refugee policy.