Oklahoma authorities have set new limits for oil and gas companies after a vast increase in the number of earthquakes, including more than 6,000 last … Oklahoma Limits Oil and Gas Waste Disposal After Surge in EarthquakesRead more
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Posted inGlobal Warming / News
Average Temperature Briefly Tops 2 Degrees in New Climate Milestone
The world has reached a new climate change milestone. On Thursday, for a brief period, the average temperature in the Northern Hemisphere was more than … Average Temperature Briefly Tops 2 Degrees in New Climate MilestoneRead more
Posted inNews / Oil / Spill
Outrage Over Peru Oil Spills
There is growing outrage over pollution of two important rivers after three oil spills in the Peruvian Amazon. The spills are said to be causing … Outrage Over Peru Oil SpillsRead more
Posted inFertilizer / Health / News
Agricultural fertiliser could pose risk to human fertility
Eating meat from animals grazed on land treated with commonly-used agricultural fertilisers might have serious implications for pregnant women and the future reproductive health of … Agricultural fertiliser could pose risk to human fertilityRead more
Posted inAfrica / News / Oil / Spill
Nigerians Sue Shell over Spills in Niger Delta
In a London courtroom, Nigerian communities from the Niger Delta have brought a lawsuit against energy giant Royal Dutch Shell over repeated spills from Shell’s … Nigerians Sue Shell over Spills in Niger DeltaRead more
Posted inDebt / Economics / News
Argentina Agrees to Pay “Vulture Funds” That Sought to Profit Off Debt
Argentina has reached an agreement to pay U.S. hedge funds that have sought for 14 years to profit off the country’s debt. The hedge funds … Argentina Agrees to Pay “Vulture Funds” That Sought to Profit Off DebtRead more
Posted inColonialism / Justice / Latin America / News / Politics / USA Empire / Women
Court Finds Ex-Officers Guilty in Guatemala
In a historic ruling in Guatemala, two ex-military officers have been found guilty of forcing 11 indigenous Mayan women into sexual slavery during the the … Court Finds Ex-Officers Guilty in GuatemalaRead more
Posted inMilitary / News / Peace / Protest / Social / USA Empire
12, Including Former CIA Analyst, Arrested at Drone Protest
In upstate New York, 12 protesters, including former CIA analyst Ray McGovern, have been arrested after blockading the main entrance of Hancock Air National Guard … 12, Including Former CIA Analyst, Arrested at Drone ProtestRead more
Posted inNews / Politics / USA Empire
DNC Vice-Chair Resigns, Throws Support Behind Bernie Sanders
U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii announced Sunday that she will resign as vice-chair of the Democratic National Committee and endorse Bernie Sanders for president. … DNC Vice-Chair Resigns, Throws Support Behind Bernie SandersRead more
Posted inNews / Organic / Pesticide
Victoria to ban pesticides from ‘urban farms’
As Victoria councillors move to encourage commercial agriculture in the city’s backyards and vacant lots, pesticides are being rejected. Staff had recommended the use of … Victoria to ban pesticides from ‘urban farms’Read more