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Former Iranian Ambassador: Historic Nuclear Deal Has Prevented a New War in the Middle East
Iran and world powers have reached a framework agreement.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Beans May Help to Curb Harms of Climate Change, and More
Thirty new lines of “heat-beater” beans have been discovered.
After Warmest Winter, Drought-Stricken California Limits Water but Exempts Thirstiest Big Growers
Gov. Jerry Brown orders water use cuts.
Nature Needs a New Pronoun: To Stop the Age of Extinction, Let’s Start by Ditching “It“
Calling the natural world “it” absolves us of moral responsibility and opens the door to exploitation. Here's what we can say instead.
Coming to America?
We've been here a few hundred years already and yet very few of us have really set foot on this continent.
Westlands Water District Hires California Representative’s Chief of Staff
The powerful Westlands Water District announced that Johnny Amaral will join Westlands' staff as Deputy General Manager.
Grabbing Africa’s Seeds: USAID, EU and Gates Foundation Back Agribusiness Seed Takeover
A battle is currently being waged over Africa's seed systems.
What the Atlantic Coast Should Brace for if Offshore Drilling Gets Approved
The offshore and coastal areas will be forever damaged and destroyed.
Climate Change: When It’s All in the Family
Could heartfelt pleas from family members move the people who run the world to an urgent response to our climate crisis?
When Is the Next Ice Age?
If the Gulf Stream were to stop flowing today, the result could be sudden and dramatic.