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Can Steven Lipsky Set His Water On Fire? You Betcha
After what looked at first like an open and shut case of industrial negligence turned into a lengthy legal battle, Lipsky must either fight or accept financial ruin.
Cleanup at 505 Toxic Sites Suspended During Government Shutdown
Kate Sheppard: One of the many programs crippled during government shutdown has been the EPA's cleanup of highly polluted superfund sites.
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The Hard Numbers on Fracking: Radiation, Toxic Wastewater and Air Pollution
Years after fracking technology prompted an oil and gas rush, researchers are finding radioactive and other pollutants near facilities, adding to mounting evidence of environmental damage, but the federal …
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Rebelling Against Massive Use of Pesticides, Brazilians Shift to Organic Foods
Chemicals which have been banned in most other countries get dumped in Brazil due to lax legislation and intense lobbying from chemical companies.
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In Depth: The Debate Over the EPA’s New Carbon Capture Climate Scheme
The technology, known as Carbon Capture and Sequestration, has sparked a debate between environmentalists.
Eco-Investigators Say Fracking Air Pollution Is Poisoning Families in Texas
When residents with health symptoms seemed to be ignored by government regulators, Advocacy group Earthworks made startling discoveries about the effects of fracking on a Texas neighborhood.
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Setting The Record Straight On Bayer CropScience
To say Monsanto is solely responsible for killing our bees only propagates misinformation and doesnu2019t force Bayer to take accountability.
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EPA Proposes Rules for New Power Plants; Fight Over Coal’s Carbon Pollution Heats Up
The EPA will propose the first-ever carbon pollution standards for new coal-burning power plants.
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Protection of Pollinators or Smoke and Mirrors?
Several peer-reviewed studies have identified these poisons as being highly toxic to honey bees and other pollinators.
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A Safe Place for Bees: Will US Follow Europe in Banning Hive-Killing Pesticides?
Worldwide bee population decline has motivated recent action by governments and activists. On April 29, the European Union announced a two-year suspension of three neonicotinoid insecticides, or