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Environment & Health
The Presidential Race and Environmental Racism: Flint Water Crisis Center Stage at Democratic Debate
The race for the Democratic nomination intensified this weekend.
Huge Divide in Spending on Climate Change Adaptation Across World’s Megacities
How much cities around the world are doing to make themselves more resilient is hard to establish.
Inside the Fight to Frack a Pennsylvania Township
New communities in Southwestern Pennsylvania are still experiencing the ups and downs that occur when fracking comes to town.
How an East Coast Think Tank Is Fueling the Land Transfer Movement
ALEC is becoming increasingly involved in the public lands debate by providing model bills for Western states.
Why Is Our Government Working for the Private Good Over the Public Good?
We need a government that we can count on to inform us about health risks and protect us.
“We Must Aim High”: Former Clinton Labor Secretary Robert Reich on Endorsing Bernie Sanders
Robert Reich, the former labor secretary under President Bill Clinton from 1993 to 1997, has decided to formally endorse Sen. Bernie Sanders for president.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Ocean Warming Hurts Humans and Marine Life, and More
Warmer waters put marine species and humans at higher risk of disease.
Bankruptcy Filing Shows Arch Coal Funding for Climate Denial Group
The Energy & Environment Legal Institute secretly received funding from one of the largest coal producers in the US.
Fight Senate Bill Seeking Voluntary GMO Labeling, Say Right-to-Know Advocates
A new bill in the Senate seeks to preempt state or other local laws that would require mandatory labeling of genetically modified foods.
Colorado Activists Set Their Sights on a Ballot Measure to Limit Drilling
Previous attempts have been blocked and current regulations disappoint.