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“From Bad to Worse”: Hundreds Dead and 100,000 Displaced as Saudi-Led Strikes Push Yemen to the Brink
The Red Cross has warned of a dire humanitarian situation and demanded access to the the sieged areas.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Germany May Completely Ban Fracking, and More
In today's On the News segment: Last week, the German cabinet approved that nation's first-ever fracking law; rising global temperatures already have a financial and human cost; new research says …
Stop Wasting California’s Water on Fracking
Can you imagine having only 6% of the water you normally have to last the whole year?
Can We End the Privatization of Seeds?
The next 10 years must build on successes to reclaim seed sovereignty.
Put Down the Cheeseburger
Do you want to live longer, feel healthier and save the world all at the same time?
Vanuatu Owes Millions in Debt as Island Nation Struggles to Recover from Monster Cyclone
The religious anti-poverty organization Jubilee USA Network is calling on international lenders to grant debt relief to Vanuatu.
One Food Security Remedy in the Face of Global Crises
Once known mostly as a Pacific Island crop, breadfruit is now grown around the world as a sustainable means of fighting hunger.
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.