Truthout
Environment
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The Melting Arctic’s Dramatic Impact on Global Weather Patterns
Arctic warming is irrevocably changing planetary weather, and several leading scientists warn of dire impacts.
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Ten Good Things About the Not-So-Great Year 2015
2015 had more than its share of bad news, but also victories on climate, marriage equality, the drug war, and diplomacy.
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Green Design Has More Impact When Local Residents Are Involved in the Planning Process
Involving the public ensures good stewardship.
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Climate Disruption Amplifies Atlantic Currents’ Contribution to Sea Level Rise
The Atlantic Ocean current pattern is being slowed by climate disruption, and the pattern shift has been linked to sea level rise.
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Tiny Materials in Countless Products Raise Big Questions for Environment and Health
Nanotechnology opens a universe of possibilities - but also creates a world of unknowns.
Ten Big 2015 News Stories Truthout Covered That the Corporate Media Missed
From climate disruption to police violence, and more, here's a small sample of Truthout's most original news coverage from 2015.
G7’s “New Alliance” Deal Is Failing Farmers in Africa
Schemes such as the G7's New Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition are about expanding industrial agriculture.
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Paul Krugman | Bad Arguments That Just Won’t Die
In policy discourse, zombies and cockroaches are slightly different kinds of ideas. The notion that the ACA hasn't reduced the number of uninsured is the latter.
Big Water vs. the National Parks: The Fight Against Bottled Water Goes Federal
Major corporations are fighting the National Park Service's efforts to ban the sale of bottled water in national parks.
Economic Update: Capitalism and/or Socialism
This episode provides updates on Spain's new left government, and more.