Truthout
Environment
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The Demolition of Workers’ Comp
Where a worker gets hurt matters.
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Our Planet’s Lungs Are Dying
We need to start protecting our planet's forests.
Netanyahu, “Censored Voices” and the False Narrative of Self-Defense
The United States continues to support Israel by sending it $3 billion per year in military aid.
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A Review of “Poison Spring: The Secret History of Pollution and the EPA“
“Poison Spring” chronicles some of the consequences of that fraud in an agency snared in its own tangled lies.
David Petraeus Gets Hand-Slap for Leaking, Two Point Enhancement for Obstruction of Justice
For mishandling some of the most important secrets the nation has, Petraeus will plead guilty to a misdemeanor.
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Obama’s Veto of Keystone XL Bittersweet for Texans Forced to Allow the Pipeline on Their Land
The president reserves the right to approve or reject the northern route of the Keystone XL.
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Big Oil’s Lethal Game
Fracking Brings Big Health Concerns for Workers
Research is making it clear just how hazardous fracking can be for industry workers. Silica and benzene exposure top the list of hazards.
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“A Red Letter Day” at the FCC: Net Neutrality Wins
Just weeks ago, Wheeler had been accused of vacillation and undermining net neutrality with a plethora of ifs and buts that would diminish its effectiveness.
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Bigger Than Science, Bigger Than Religion
We need a new story for our relationship with the Earth, one that goes beyond science and religion.