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Environment & Health
Are the EPA’s Emergency Radiation Limits a Cover for Fukushima Fumbles?
Why are the new radiation limits for a nuclear emergency set thousands of times higher than allowed by federal law?
“Unprecedented” Polar Melting Unfolds as Climate Disruption Denial Goes Wild
Early January saw colder temperatures in Seattle than at the North Pole but the climate science denial goes on.
Beyond the Headlines: Camaraderie and Connection at Standing Rock
Here are some personal stories from a few of the many people we met at Standing Rock.
Repeal and Run? Republicans Move to Axe Obamacare, but What Will Replacement Look Like?
Republicans in the newly sworn-in 115th Congress are moving swiftly to repeal the Affordable Care Act.
Cheap Food Is a Myth
The sustainable food movement has come a long way, yet there is still some pushback around local and organic food — particularly around the cost.
Anti-Fracking Movement Alarmed at Trump’s Focus on Fossil Fuels
For the fracking industry, good times will return when Trump is sworn in.
How the Department of Energy Incentivized Executives at Hanford to Sweep a Plutonium Leak Under the Rug
This is the forth segment in a 15-part mini-series titled, “Nuclear Power in Our World.”
Rick Perry’s Texas Giveaways
The soon-to-be US energy secretary doled out billions in grants and tax incentives for corporations while governor of Texas.
How Tropical Deforestation and Land-Use Change Are Driving Emerging Infectious Diseases
There are about 250 known human emerging infectious diseases.
Construction of Dangerous Coastal Jaitapur Nuclear Power Mega-Plant Should Be Stopped
The green-lighted plan, if carried out, will be the world's largest nuclear power facility.