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Environment & Health
Despite Promise of New Aid, US Urged to Take Responsibility for Climate Crisis
John Kerry delivered a major speech at the climate summit, promising the US would double its climate aid.
In Wake of HIV Outbreak, Congress Moves to Lift Ban on Federal Funding for Syringe Exchanges
Lifting the ban on federal funding for syringe exchange programs would be a long-awaited victory for public health advocates.
Heat on EPA as National Study on Fracking’s Risks to Drinking Water Is Challenged
Be wary of the differences between the EPA's highlighted summaries and the details buried in the fine print of their reports.
Major Electric Utility Dumps ALEC Over Clean Power Plan
American Electric Power is the 107th identified corporation to have withdrawn funding from ALEC.
Bringing Solutions to COP21: A Conversation With Cooperation Jackson’s Brandon King
The organizer discusses what the delegation and Cooperation Jackson are hoping to bring and take away from the climate talks.
Seven Ways Congress Is Trying to Destroy the Endangered Species Act
Members of Congress have introduced more than 80 proposals aimed at gutting the Endangered Species Act this year.
“Walking in Two Worlds”: A Tale of Alaska’s Tongass, the United States’ Largest Forest
We meet a Tlingit brother and sister, who are trying to heal both the forest and their native community.
For Abortion Providers, a Constant Barrage of Personalized Harassment
Shootings like the one at a Colorado clinic are rare. Stalking, hate mail, and intimidating protests are the daily reality.
US Accused of Shifting Responsibility of Climate Crisis Despite Role as Largest Historic Polluter
Are climate leaders making empty promises?
California’s Head Oil Regulator Resigns Amid Latest Brown Administration Scandal
The resignations of oil industry regulators show California's by Big Money interests.