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Five Foods We Thought Were Bad for Us, Now Turn Out to Be Good
And four other foods we are still debating.
Fossil-Fuel Industry’s Heartland Institute Sending Team to Explain Climate to Pope Francis
The Heartland Institute is sending a team to Rome to explain to Pope Francis that global warming is “unequivocally good news.”
Thoughts About President Obama, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Pete Seeger
Andrew Cuomo's place in history regarding fracking remains to be seen.
Scientists Warn of Hormone Impacts From Benzene, Xylene, Other Common Solvents
Researchers warn that benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene may disrupt people's hormone systems.
Plant Flares Could Pump Out More Pollution Than Previously Thought
Earlier tallies may have underestimated the amounts of chemicals released into US communities.
Losing Ground: A Sad Earth Day Post
Every day should be Earth Day.
Lake Apopka: Ecocide, Rural Oligarchy and Slavery
Farm workers still do the most dangerous work in America. They deserve land rather than slavery.
Why Seattleites Think They Can Stop Shell Oil From Drilling in the Arctic
The Port of Seattle has welcomed the oil company to temporarily moor its drilling rig before it's towed to Alaska. But these protesters are threatening to block it.
Indicting the TPP: Even One of These Counts Is Sufficient to Vote to Kill It!
To really appreciate what a travesty the TPP is, and the scandal of the failure of our Congress to reject it, Iu2019m going to list 23 negative consequences that …
Do the Worm Bin! A Catchy Tune About Composting
This week, learn about composting, a great way to reduce the amount of trash a household produces.