In France, Justice Minister Christiane Taubira has resigned in protest over plans to strip people convicted of terrorism of their citizenship. The steps, set to … Justice Minister Resigns over Proposed Antiterrorism LawsRead more
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Peace Activist and Anti-Nuclear Protester Concepcion Picciotto Dies
Picciotto is known for camping outside the White House continuously since 1981 to protest nuclear weapons and war. Her peace vigil is widely believed to … Peace Activist and Anti-Nuclear Protester Concepcion Picciotto DiesRead more
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After At Least 2,300 Home Evacuations, Big Methane Leak Causes State Of Emergency
The Porter Ranch neighborhood of Los Angeles is officially in a state of emergency, according to a declaration by California Gov. Jerry Brown on Wednesday. … After At Least 2,300 Home Evacuations, Big Methane Leak Causes State Of EmergencyRead more
Posted inNews / Solar
Birth of large-scale solar in Australia
The Nyngan and Broken Hill solar plants were originally announced in 2013 and are the largest operational solar power plants in Australia. Developed by AGL … Birth of large-scale solar in AustraliaRead more
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To Avoid Supermarket Lines, Grow Your Own Food
President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela has replaced his Minister of Urban Agriculture – a position created two weeks ago – as part of renewed efforts … To Avoid Supermarket Lines, Grow Your Own FoodRead more
Posted inEconomics / Education / News / USA Empire
Another crisis over basic services in Michigan that Obama did not address
Dire conditions under an unelected emergency manager have led schoolteachers to declare an emergency of their own. On Wednesday, 88 of Detroit’s roughly 100 public … Another crisis over basic services in Michigan that Obama did not addressRead more
Posted inDisaster / Economics / News / Women / Worker
41 belatedly charged over Rana Plaza factory collapse
More than 32 months after Bangladesh’s worst industrial disaster, the Rana Plaza factory collapse that killed more than 1,100 people, mostly garment workers, a court … 41 belatedly charged over Rana Plaza factory collapseRead more
Posted inNews / Wind
Denmark breaks its own world record in wind energy
Danish wind turbines set a new world record in 2015. Wind power is now counted for 42.1% of the total electricity consumption in Denmark, according … Denmark breaks its own world record in wind energyRead more
Posted inBiodiversity / News
Massive seabird die-off lines Whittier beaches with carcasses
Thousands of dead common murres are washing up on the beaches of Whittier, an unprecedented die-off that has scientists wondering how many more thousands remain … Massive seabird die-off lines Whittier beaches with carcassesRead more
Posted inNews / Pollution / Transportation
London Areas See Pollution Rivaling Beijing’s
It only took a week for London motorists to push air pollution limits over the 2016 legal limit. European Union rules require the limit be … London Areas See Pollution Rivaling Beijing’sRead more