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On the News With Thom Hartmann: The USDA Has Opened a Public Comment Period on GMO Policy, and More
Right now, you can tell the US Department of Agriculture what you think on the so-called “co-existence” of organic, conventional, and genetically engineered crops, and more.

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US Adopts Israeli Demand to Bring Iran’s Missiles into Nuclear Talks
The Barack Obama administration's insistence that Iran discuss its ballistic missile programme in the negotiations for a comprehensive nuclear agreement brings its position into line with that of Israel …

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Air Force Bombings Endanger and Kill Civilians in Colombia
While media and government focus on the killings of guerrillas in the bombings, civilians who live in the area are sidelined and stigmatized as guerrilla supporters, regardless of the …

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Where Is Your Car Location Data Going?
It recently became clear that car makers and navigation companies use them to collect data related to drivers' location and movement, and store them for an unspecified period of …

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Half of US Farmland Being Eyed by Private Equity
An estimated 400 million acres of farmland in the United States will likely change hands over the coming two decades as older farmers retire, even as new evidence indicates …

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The Politics of Extractivism in Peru: Nation’s Largest Gas Project Threatens Indigenous Communities
Critics say such drilling could wipe out isolated indigenous tribes living in the area.

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Tiny Houses for the Homeless: An Affordable Solution Catches On
A growing number of towns and cities have found a practical solution to homelessness through the construction of tiny-house villages - and housing officials are taking notice.

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Gender Counts in the Aftermath of Disaster
Although women typically suffer more during natural disasters, gender policies that specifically focus on helping men when disasters strike are also needed.

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Keystone XL “at a Standstill” After Nebraska Ruling
Local landowners and environmentalists who have long opposed the pipeline project are celebrating the decision.

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Solving California’s Water Crisis Requires a Look Beyond This Year
Reactive measures won't solve the long-term problems of this drought, which require thinking about more permanent changes in water use.