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Standing Firm at Standing Rock: Why the Struggle Is Bigger Than One Pipeline
For indigenous people, the fight to halt the Dakota Access Pipeline is about reviving a way of life.
Seven Popular Foods That Might Disappear Because of Climate Change
The search is on for ancient or near-extinct crops that might be better suited for this new reality.
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After 22-Year Ban, Pilot PELL Program for Incarcerated Students Kicks Off
Some incarcerated women and men can now access federal PELL grants to pursue a post-secondary education in prison.
Walmart, Nike and Others Decline to Back $40 Monthly Wage Hike in Cambodia’s Garment Industry
Major retailers source clothing from Cambodia — regularly ranked as one of the worst countries for workers.
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Kratom Could Be Criminalized Tomorrow if the DEA Doesn’t Back Down
A bipartisan coalition of nearly 50 members of Congress is calling on the DEA to delay the ban on kratom, a folk remedy.
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Janet Yellen: It Is “Possible” but “Extremely Challenging” for Big Banks to Follow Laws
“It is extremely challenging for [these] organizations to comply with the law.”
Oil Refinery Merger in California Underscores Risks of Petro-Economy Nationwide
Environmentalists are skeptical of Tesoro Corp.'s claim that a merger of two refineries will reduce emissions.
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GOP Attorneys General Held Private Meetings With Fossil Fuel Lobbyists on Exxon Investigation
Evidence shows GOP attorneys general and industry lobbyists colluded to defend ExxonMobil and obstruct climate change legislation.
The Other Housing Crisis: Finding a Home in Rural America
Rural families are more likely to be impoverished than the rest of the nation.
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Report Slams EPA Civil Rights Compliance
The nation's top environmental regulator, the EPA, has failed to meet its civil rights obligations.