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The GMO “DARK Act” Cannot Survive the Light
Because the facts weigh so heavily against the genetically modified food venture, and because it has relied on distorting them in order to survive, HR 1599 cannot long endure.
Why Early Intervention Funds Cannot Be Sacrificed
Before lawmakers recess for the holiday, it is critical to highlight the effects these proposed cuts will have.
For a Resilient Future, Put Community First
The Transition and Intentional Communities movements offer pathways to recovery from an abusive, extractive growth-economy.
Toxic Chemical Causes Lung Disease in Producers and Users of Flavored E-Cigarettes
The best known of these chemicals is called diacetyl.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Bananas May Go Extinct, and More
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The Omnibus and COP21: At the Mercy of the Republicans
Within days after the closing of the COP21 talks, Republican backlash is already on the rise.
Canada’s Indigenous Bands Rise Up Against a Tar Sands Pipeline
TransCanada is proposing another pipeline, but fierce opposition from Canada's First Nation communities could derail this controversial project.
Did World Leaders Sign a “Death Warrant for the Planet” at COP21?
As world leaders celebrate the "historic" Paris COP21 climate deal, climate activists suggest a lot of the praise is just hot air.
A New World Beckons: The Future Belongs to Renewables
The primary thrust of new policies, new investment, and new technology will be in the advancement of renewables.
Don’t Be a Fossil-Foolish Investor
The purely financial case for ditching oil, gas, and coal is getting stronger.