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Left Forum Takes on Ecological Transformation
Nancy Holmstrom: In the past, the Left Forum meetings in New York have not faced up to environmental and climate change issues - this year it should be the …

On the News With Thom Hartmann: Judge Rules Google Must Honor FBI’s National Security Letters, and More
In today's On the News segments: Wisconsin Republicans want to peek into your bank account when you're out of work, and more.

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Peak Water, Peak Oil … Now, Peak Soil?
Soil is becoming endangered.This reality needs to be part of our collective awareness in order to feed nine billion people by 2050.

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Seven Companies Polluting the World Without Consequences
Residents and governments foot the bill for cleaning up potentially life-threatening environmental pollution for these offenders.

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Ecocide and the Soul of a Nation
The disconnect between environmental destruction and today's humanity goes deeper, says Phil Rockstroh.

Noam Chomsky on Democracy and Education in the 21st Century and Beyond
In a wide-ranging consideration of 21st century education, Noam Chomsky argues that much of what passes for education reform is 'a way of turning the population into a bunch …

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The Discontent of Our Winter: Are Reliable Seasons Gone for Good?
Activist Sandra Steingraber reflects on the world her children inherited and her role in preventing a dying planet.

A Fossil Fuel-Free New York State by 2050
A detailed new study shows how New York state could feasibly - and to considerable economic benefit - convert to a fossil fuel-free economy by 2050, providing a promising …

Terracide and the Terrarists: Destroying the Planet for Record Profits
Tom Engelhardt: It's time to talk bluntly about the terrarists of our world.

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Resistance in Ohio, Fracking’s Dumping Ground
Ohio has become a fracking dumping ground, with 179 wells absorbing more than 1 billion gallons of hazardous wastewater from the process from several states, and now legislators and …