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Environment & Health
The Carcinogenic Murder of Audrey Moore
Audrey Moore blazed a path for democracy and a healthier natural world. Let's honor her by continuing her struggle.
Texas Senate Votes to Gut the State’s Wind Energy Programs
The Texas Senate voted in favor Senate Bill 931.
Earth Day 2015: Regenerating the Soil and Reversing Global Warming
Let's look at our planetary crisis from an entirely different, and more hopeful perspective.
Kenyan Mother Wins Goldman Prize for Anti-Lead Protest After Her Own Breast Milk Made Baby Sick
Omido organized to close a lead plant in Mombasa.
At Least 116 Environmental Defenders Were Murdered Last Year, Mostly in Latin America
Killings of environmental activists are on the rise.
Surrendered Bundy Documents Shed No Light on Events
Internal records released concerning the armed stand-off with Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy give little clue of what led up to the confrontation.
Why the FDA Doesn’t Really Know What’s in Your Food
A massive legal loophole means companies can add new ingredients to foods with no government safety review.
The Baiting Game: Which Fish to Avoid
Choosing the best fish isn't always easy, especially when considering how the fish is caught, mercury levels and accurate labeling.
A Day for Our Mother Earth
How many holidays do we have? MLK Day in January, Valentines Day in February, Easter in March or April, Earth Day in April, Memorial Day in May, and so …
Five Years After the BP Oil Disaster: A Barrier Island for Nesting Birds Devoid of Life
Cat Island has just about disappeared.