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Economic Update: Pro-Environment, Anti-Capitalist
This episode discusses fossil-fuel divestment, and more.
“I Refuse to Serve as an Empire Chaplain”: US Army Minister Resigns Over Drone Program
An unlikely voice has emerged challenging the drone warfare program: former US Army Reserve Chaplain Captain Chris Antal.
Hillary’s Public Option Proposal: Could It Work?
Hillary Clinton has never before developed a health care plan that would work to assure access to affordable quality health care.
The Rural Sacrifice to Capitalism and Christianity
This piece examines the confluence of capitalism and religious fundamentalism in the environmental destruction of rural communities.
The Mainstream Media’s Climate Malpractice
The corporate media in this country need to stop kowtowing to vested fossil fuel advertisers.
Organic Farmers Are Not Anti-Science, but Genetic Engineers Often Are
A question that I have heard from proponents of biotechnology is “Why do you organic farmers oppose science, like the climate deniers?”
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Nanosized Plastics Are Seriously Harming the Ocean, and More
In today's On the News segment: Nanoparticles in the ocean have the ability to cross biological barriers, such as the intestinal wall and brain; unless fossil fuels are kept …
Brazil: Rules Protecting Amazon Under Threat in New Political Fight
Environmental licensing would be “auto-approved” once an Environmental Impact Assessment has been submitted.
Congress Bows to the Chemical Lobby on Toxics Regulation
New legislation would make it harder for states and the EPA to regulate toxic chemicals in toys, building materials and clothing, but President Obama still has a chance to …
Environmentalists, First Nations Vow Summer of Action Against Trans Mountain Pipeline
Canadian regulators' OK of the tar sands pipeline expansion draws flack from activists.