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Nuclear Power Is Not “Green Energy”: It Is a Fount of Atomic Waste
Solar and wind are cheaper and more effective in curbing CO2 emissions, but subsidies keep the nuclear lobby strong.
The Struggle Continues for a Binding Treaty to Stop Corporate Abuse
A binding treaty to regulate the activities of corporations could provide a vital counterpoint to controversial free trade and investment agreements.
Trump Puts 3 Million on Notice for Deportation
Donald Trump outlined how he will begin to address his top issue as a candidate: undocumented immigration.
Toxic Air — the “Invisible Killer” That Stifles 300 Million Children
About 300 million children in the world are living in areas with outdoor air so toxic that it can cause serious health damage.
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New Study: Endangered Species Database “Outdated,” Underestimates Risk of Extinction
The world's most widely used database of endangered species may be underestimating the number of species at risk.
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Piercing the Veil of Secrecy Around Solitary Confinement
Pelican Bay prison's extreme isolation practices damage thousands of lives without any public accountability.
Trump in the White House: An Interview With Noam Chomsky
Noam Chomsky argues November 8, 2016, was a historic day for more reasons than one might realize.
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I Couldn’t Go to Standing Rock, So I Closed My Bank Accounts Instead
There are 38 banks supporting the Dakota Access pipeline. I found out mine was one of them.
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Through the Gates of Hell: How Empire Ushered in a Trump Presidency
With Donald Trump's election, has the US “experiment” run its course?