Ramping up renewed efforts to end mountaintop removal mining in central Appalachia, scores of protesters staged a daring action at the controversial Hobet strip mine … Protestors Shut Down Obama Backed Strip Mine in West VirginiaRead more
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Posted inArctic / News
Arctic sea ice reaches sixth lowest level since 1978
The ice cover in the Arctic sea shrank to its summer minimum—and sixth-lowest level on record—on September 17, according to data released on Monday by … Arctic sea ice reaches sixth lowest level since 1978Read more
Posted inGMO / News / Science
Paper claiming GM link with tumours republished
A controversial paper linking genetically modified maize to the development of tumours and other severe disease in rats, which was published in 2012 and retracted … Paper claiming GM link with tumours republishedRead more
Posted inClimate / Monsoon / News / Rain
Air pollution responsible for decline in monsoon rains in last 50 years
The scientists say high levels of aerosols in the atmosphere cause heat from the sun to be reflected back into space, lowering temperatures on the … Air pollution responsible for decline in monsoon rains in last 50 yearsRead more
Posted inEconomics / News / Politics
$200,000 for One Speech
A new report by the International Business Times has revealed Goldman Sachs paid former President Bill Clinton $200,000 to deliver a speech, just months before … $200,000 for One SpeechRead more
Posted inBiodiversity / Global Warming / News
Almost Half Of North American Bird Species Are Under Threat
Nearly half the bird species in North America are threatened by climate change, according to a new report. The report, published by the National Audubon … Almost Half Of North American Bird Species Are Under ThreatRead more
Posted inGMO / News
New Law Blocks Anti-GMO Scientists
A new law will place restrictions on scientists with clear knowledge on GMO dangers, and create room for experts with overt financial ties to the … New Law Blocks Anti-GMO ScientistsRead more
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Nobel Laureates Condemn NBC’s New Military-Themed Reality Show
Nine Nobel Peace Prize laureates are voicing opposition to NBC’s new military-themed reality TV show, “Stars Earn Stripes,” saying it glorifies war and violence. The … Nobel Laureates Condemn NBC’s New Military-Themed Reality ShowRead more
Posted inElectric Vehicle / Health / News
Electric cars might help smokers to quit
Electric cars aren’t just good to improve air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. They might also be a useful tool to help smokers quit. … Electric cars might help smokers to quitRead more
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Oil Leaks from Nuclear Power Plant After Explosion
In New York, an unknown amount of oil has leaked into the Hudson River following an explosion and fire at the Indian Point nuclear power … Oil Leaks from Nuclear Power Plant After ExplosionRead more