Okinawa officials on Friday filed a lawsuit against the central Japanese government in a new bid to block the slated construction of a U.S. military … Okinawa Sues Tokyo in Effort to Block US BaseRead more
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Posted inChina / News / Pollution
Chinese Port City of Tianjin Issues First-Ever “Red Alert” for Pollution
This new investigation comes as the Chinese port city of Tianjin has issued its first-ever “red alert” for air pollution. Earlier this week, Beijing was … Chinese Port City of Tianjin Issues First-Ever “Red Alert” for PollutionRead more
Posted inFossil fuel / Greenhouse gas / Methane / News / Spill
Gas Leak Spews 150 Million Pounds of Methane into Atmosphere
In California, state officials are warning of ecological disaster as a runaway natural gas leak from a storage facility in the hills above Los Angeles … Gas Leak Spews 150 Million Pounds of Methane into AtmosphereRead more
Posted inIran / News / Pollution
Air Pollution Shutters Schools in Tehran, Factories in Beijing
In Iran, authorities have shuttered all schools and kindergartens in the capital Tehran for two days due to dangerous levels of air pollution. The move … Air Pollution Shutters Schools in Tehran, Factories in BeijingRead more
Posted inNews / Police / Surveillance / USA Empire
FBI Releases Pete Seeger’s 1,800-Page FBI File
And the FBI has released its extensive file on the late legendary folk singer and activist Pete Seeger. The file, obtained by Mother Jones through … FBI Releases Pete Seeger’s 1,800-Page FBI FileRead more
Posted inChina / Disaster / News
91 Missing After Construction Waste Landslide
In China, at least 91 people are missing after a massive landslide in the southern city of Shenzhen. A massive man-made pile of construction waste … 91 Missing After Construction Waste LandslideRead more
Posted inChina / News / Pollution
Beijing Issues Its 2nd “Red Alert” for Toxic Smog
In China, Beijing has issued its second-ever “red alert” for air pollution as officials warn that toxic smog will descend upon the city for four … Beijing Issues Its 2nd “Red Alert” for Toxic SmogRead more
Posted inArctic / Global Warming / News
2015 Arctic Temperatures are Warmest on Record
A new report by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows this year’s Arctic temperatures are the warmest on record. The report found some areas … 2015 Arctic Temperatures are Warmest on RecordRead more
Posted inCrime / Economics / Medicine / News
Ex-Hedge Funder Martin Shkreli Arrested for Ponzi-Style Securities Fraud
The former hedge fund manager who sparked national outrage after he hiked the price of a life-saving drug by more than 5,000 percent has been … Ex-Hedge Funder Martin Shkreli Arrested for Ponzi-Style Securities FraudRead more
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Sheldon Adelson Revealed as Buyer of Las Vegas Review-Journal
In Nevada, a media mystery may have been revealed. Fortune magazine first reported that major Republican Party donor Sheldon Adelson has bought Nevada’s largest daily … Sheldon Adelson Revealed as Buyer of Las Vegas Review-JournalRead more