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“Insidious, Invisible” Impacts on Baby Health: Toxic Exposure and Preterm Births
“Because preterm birth occurs less frequently in many places, it gives us hope that we can prevent it,” says expert.
Humans May Have Inadvertently Helped Spread a Bee Killing Virus
What's worse, there is evidence that honeybees themselves are now spreading Deformed Wing Virus.
Tyson Foods Accused of Dumping More Poison Into Waterways Than Exxon, Dow and Koch
The animal-slaughter mega-power is the world's biggest processor of chicken, beef and pork.
Sanders Win Reveals Deep Divide Between Voters and Democratic Party Leaders
Arnie Arnesen, longtime radio and TV host in New Hampshire, discusses the results of Tuesday's primary.
Mapping Study Pins Wild Bee Decline on Intensive Farming Practices
A new study suggests that conversion of grassland and pasture to row crops is the driving force behind the disappearance of bees.
Welcome to the United States of Flint: A Coast-to-Coast Toxic Crisis
There are many post-industrial Flints, many other hidden tragedies affecting US children that await their moments in the news.
Oil Industry Caused 2005 Swarm of California Earthquakes
According to a new study, oil and gas wastewater disposal has been tied to a series of earthquakes in California for the first time.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Court Rules That Corporations Should Pay to Clean Up Their Disasters, and More
In today's On the News segment: The DC Circuit Court of Appeals agreed that corporations, not taxpayers, should pay to clean up their own disasters; Maine will get to …
Why Is Cornell University Hosting a GMO Propaganda Campaign?
Cornell, one of the world's leading academic institutions, has made itself a global hub for the promotion of GM crops and food.
How Do We Define Climate Pollution’s Cost to Society?
Every year, the government recalculates how much money a metric ton of carbon costs us.