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A Brutal “Torture Report,” but No Accountability
The Obama administration is refusing to hold anyone publicly accountable for the CIA's torture program.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Our Ancestors Evolved to Recycle, and More
In today's On the News segment: Our ancestors evolved to understand the importance of recycling, and more.
As Typhoon Hagupit Wreaks Havoc, Leading Filipino Environmental Voice Silenced at UN Climate Talks
The Philippines is being hit by a deadly typhoon for the third year in a row.
Winery Owner, Executive Chef, Health Professional Among 10 Schuyler County Residents Arrested Today Blocking Crestwood Gas Storage Facility
Phil Davis is the second Finger Lakes winery owner to be arrested for trespassing at Crestwood's gates.
Civil Disobedience Is an Act of Love: An Interview With Tim DeChristopher
“I think the environmental movement has missed the boat to some extent by failing to incorporate spiritual values,” DeChristopher says.
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Sick, Poisoned and Hungry: The Bees of New York State
As an unprecedented wave of bee die-offs continues, banning the most toxic pesticides could be the first step to recovery.
Shale Gas Projections Are in Decline – and We Shouldn’t Be Surprised
The recent confidence in shale gas was likely premature, according to several new reports.
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The Partitioning of Brazil’s Ocean and Rivers Threatens Small-Scale Fishing Families
A model for large-scale fish production in Brazil has resulted in the displacement of small-scale fishing families.
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Former Halliburton Subsidiary Managing Construction of First US Tar Sands Mine
The US will be operating its very own tar sands mine in Utah, managed by a former Halliburton subsidiary with a track record of misconduct.
Deadly Divide: Migrant Death on the Border
Over 6,000 migrant deaths were recorded on the U.S. side of the border with Mexico between 1998 and 2013.