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Environment & Health
New Report Shows Water in Fracked Pennsylvania Town Was Contaminated
The new report lists ten contaminants that are “chemicals of health concern,” at the levels found in Carter Road wells.
World Oceans Day: A Death Sea Called Mediterranean
The Mediterranean is the most dramatic case as it has gone from being the cradle of civilization to a cemetery for asylum-seekers and migrants.
Why There Could Be More Blasts Like the 2015 ExxonMobil Torrance Oil Refinery Explosion
Aging refineries around the country are at risk, so industry watchdogs are sounding an alarm.
Six Questions for Monsanto
Throughout history, citizens' tribunals have been an effective tool for highlighting the need to change international law.
Economic Update: Pro-Environment, Anti-Capitalist
This episode discusses fossil-fuel divestment, and more.
“I Refuse to Serve as an Empire Chaplain”: US Army Minister Resigns Over Drone Program
An unlikely voice has emerged challenging the drone warfare program: former US Army Reserve Chaplain Captain Chris Antal.
Hillary’s Public Option Proposal: Could It Work?
Hillary Clinton has never before developed a health care plan that would work to assure access to affordable quality health care.
The Rural Sacrifice to Capitalism and Christianity
This piece examines the confluence of capitalism and religious fundamentalism in the environmental destruction of rural communities.
The Mainstream Media’s Climate Malpractice
The corporate media in this country need to stop kowtowing to vested fossil fuel advertisers.
Organic Farmers Are Not Anti-Science, but Genetic Engineers Often Are
A question that I have heard from proponents of biotechnology is “Why do you organic farmers oppose science, like the climate deniers?”