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Creative Time Summit at Venice Biennale Features Artists and Democracy
A New York-based group, Creative Time, is hosting a three-day summit.
Campaigners Resist Destruction of Istanbul Forests and Wetlands for Airport Megaproject
Destruction of 76 square kilometres of forests, lakes and farmland is proceeding north of Istanbul.
Sacramento Activists “No Fracking No Way” at Protest
Fracking adversely impacts the air and water quality of California at a time when the state is suffering from extreme drought.
Will Sharing Abortion Stories Further Reproductive Justice?
A sure-to-be-controversial new book offers a guide for ending the so-called “abortion wars” through empathy.
As Obama Ramps Up Climate Battle, McConnell Readies Counterattack
Sen. McConnell will do everything he can to undermine the new Clean Power Plan.
Naomi Klein: Obama Is Beginning to Sound Like a Climate Leader; When Will He Act Like One?
Does Obama's carbon-cutting plan go far enough?
Keystone XL Hits New Turbulence as South Dakota Permit Hearing Implodes
Holes too big to fix were poked in TransCanada's narrative that its Keystone XL pipeline will be safe.
It’s Time for a New Story of Humanity’s Place in the World
The prevailing perception of humans as inherently at odds with nature is not only false, it's counterproductive.
Mexico’s GMO Corn Ban and Glyphosate Cancer Findings
Movements and organizations in Mexico continue to strive to defend the battered biodiversity and food sovereignty.
Seven Things That Might Surprise You About California’s Drought
Is California in for another megadrought?