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Environment & Health
A Year After More Than 2,000 Killed in Gaza, Israel’s Collective Punishment Continues
In this introduction to "The 51 Day War," Max Blumenthal, describes the context of the 2014 Israeli decimation of Gaza.
Congress Poised to Revise Law Regulating Chemicals Used in Commercial Products
Will the bills seeking to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act really protect Americans?
Australians Tour Pennsylvania’s Gaslands as Fracking Threat Looms Over South Australia
In June, the group of twelve Australians visited communities in Pennsylvania and New York.
Water Quality Impaired by Agricultural Runoff in Panama and US
Panama's public health is under threat as policies have not addressed agricultural runoff.
The Lives of Others: Mother’s Earth in Odisha, India
The women of the community plant a variety of vegetables, supplying their family with an income and a diverse source of nutrition.
Denton Gears Up for Bigger Fight Over Fracking
After last month's decision to repeal Denton's ban on fracking, activists are looking to build a coalition of cities across the state of Texas to challenge HB 40.
PETA: SeaWorld Employee Infiltrated Animal Rights Group
PETA has accused the popular animal theme park SeaWorld of infiltrating its organization.
A Commons Sense
The US patent act clause 102 defines "public knowledge" as that of Americans.
Kentucky’s Anti-Fracking Movement Deals Setback to Pipelines
Court emphatically stated that 'the pipeline cannot be said to be in the public service.'
Adolfo and the Essence of Food Diversification
There is a growing realization that the so called agro chemical industry has let them down.