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Expanding the Realm of the Possible in 2012
In the fight for equality, many obstacles in 2012 have crossed over into the New Year; yet, the fight still continues.
Media Failures Lead to Flawed Understandings in Cherokee Adoption Case
Mainstream media has failed to provide balance covering the adoption of the 3-year-old Cherokee child, now known as
Millennials Occupy TransCanada Offices Across the US
Solidarity actions took place in Texas, Michigan, Maine, Massachusetts, Wisconsin and New York.
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Hot Enough for You?
We see what looks like disaster looming but don't even talk about it, because the politics of climate change are inconvenient.
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The US Coal Industry Wants to Boost Exports to Asia – Native American Tribes Stand in the Way
If the energy industry's plans for massive coal and natural gas exports go through, the US could become a major energy exporter.
The Problem With Charity: Water
No one really knows how many more people have water due to charity: water's well-building efforts. Nor can anyone guarantee that's all that charity: water does.
Representatives Cummings and Waxman Release Documents Showing that Wal-Mart’s CEO was Informed of Mexican Bribery Allegations in 2005
Today, Oversight and Government Reform Committee Ranking Member Elijah E. Cummings and Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Henry A. Waxman sent a letter to Wal-Mart CEO Michael Duke …
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More Aging US Coal Plants Hit the Chopping Block
In Georgia, coal plants are being shut down in an effort support and clean energy campaign that is gaining a lot of support.
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Industry Consultants Warn Frackers: Do Not Underestimate the Global Anti-Fracking Movement
New report advises the industry to quell opposition by reforming its practices.
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World Bank on Climate: “Turn Down the Heat” – Is It Really This Bad?
Impacts of climate change are worse than stated, but solutions could be easier than commonly understood.