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A Fukushima on the Hudson? The Growing Dangers of Indian Point
According to one nuclear engineer, the risk of a pipeline explosion in proximity to the Indian Point nuclear plant is one in 1,000 — odds he believes are too …
New Coal Plants Rise in 2015 Despite Falling Consumption
Old coal plants are increasingly lying dormant, yet new ones keep getting built, according to a new report.
EPA Busted for Laissez-Faire Oversight of Fracking Poison Wells
Regulators aren't bothering to collect enough information necessary to ensure that fracked wastewater isn't poisoning people.
Truck Sales Boom as Emissions Push Climate to the Brink
The climate doesn't care about the price of gas; it's all about the emissions.
Atlantic Drilling on Hold, but Seismic Blast Testing to Proceed
President Obama put a five-year kibosh on oil and gas drilling in the Atlantic, but the ocean still isn't safe for marine life.
How the Myth of the “Addicted” Baby Hurts Newborns and Moms
Experts agree that women who use opioids during pregnancy need support, but they are not deemed worthy of it.
Climate Disruption Brings Record Wildfire to Kansas — and It’s Only Spring
An early-season wildfire in Kansas is underscoring how they are growing in size and causing more damage than ever before.
Cuba’s Sustainable Agriculture at Risk in US Thaw
People believe that normalizing relations will spur investment. But in agriculture, US investment could cause harm instead.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Minnesota Is Protecting Its Pollinators, and More
In today's On the News segment: Minnesota could be setting an important precedent for protecting bees; the climate crisis is no longer a problem for the distant future; solar …
Ten Huge Drug Rip-Offs — and Big Pharma’s Massive Price-Gouging Campaign
Big Pharma lobbying groups have launched a Washington, DC-focused campaign to keep lawmakers from legislating away the industry's profits.