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Pacific Climate Change Warriors Block World’s Largest Coal Port
Climate Change Warriors from 12 Pacific Island nations paddled canoes into the worldu2019s largest coal port in Newcastle, Australia, Friday to bring attention to their grave fears about the …
Why There’s a Real Chance My Texas Town Might Ban Fracking
The history of Denton's struggle with fracking reveals why the gas industry's “responsible drilling” propaganda is deceitful and why a total ban is necessary.
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Beating Climate Change by Retooling the Economy: The Story Begins in Navajo Country
In 2001, Navajo and Hopi youth created the Black Mesa Water Coalition to stop the depletion of the Navajo Aquifer.
Groups Across the Country Denounce “National Bioenergy Day” as a Dirty Sham
Pointing to growing opposition to bioenergy facilities around the nation and the world, they say burning trees, contaminated wastes, and garbage is grossly and dangerously misrepresented by industry advocates …
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One Month After Historic People’s Climate March, “Climate Action” from Global Leaders Is Still Disappointing
In days following the march, people took action to pressure the United Nations (UN) and global leaders to take real community-led action on Climate Change.
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How Putin Became a Central Figure in the First Ever Vote to Ban Fracking in Texas
A Texas state regulatory agency sent a letter to US Secretary of State John Kerry, suggesting that US anti-fracking activists are receiving funding from Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Climate Mitigation Alternatives – Sorting Them Out
There remains fundamental worldview disagreement about possible mitigation paths for climate change and their efficacy.
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Climate Destruction in the Court of Public Opinion
Organizations from around the world convened a Climate Justice Tribunal across from the UN to indict political leaders and corporate polluters for their failure to protect our health, communities …
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The Lost Generation
Libertarian economic policies are fueling the United States' lost generation.
The Certej Mining Project Began Illegally, Without Any Permits
Thus the process of cyanide leaching in Romania is on its way.