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Environment & Health
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.
The Fight Against High-Stakes Testing: A Civil Rights Movement
Teacher and author Jesse Hagopian talks about the fight against high-stakes testing.
Activists “Shut Down” Nestle Water Bottling Plant in Sacramento
Environmental and human rights activists effectively shut down the company's operations for the day.
Oceans in Crisis: One Woman Will Cross the Pacific to Raise Awareness
Sonya Baumstein hopes to raise awareness of climate disruption's impacts on the oceans.
Attorney for Bowe Bergdahl: Army Report Shows Ex-POW Left Base to Report Wrongdoing, Not Desert Unit
The US Army plans to charge Sgt. Bergdahl.
Sustainable Living Means Making Big Changes; Why Can’t We Face Up to It?
Sustainability requires changes that are much more significant than simply doing the things that we currently do, but more efficiently.