Residents of affected coastal communities have reported health ailments, such as severe coughing, migraines, eye irritation, that are consistent with common symptoms of chemical exposure. … People and Deepwater Horizon oil spillRead more
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One-year anniversary Deepwater Horizon oil spill
Last year on April 20th, the Deepwater Horizon rig leased by oil giant BP exploded in the Gulf of Mexico, killing 11 workers, releasing nearly … One-year anniversary Deepwater Horizon oil spillRead more
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Mobile phones killing bees
Signals from mobile phones could be partly to blame for the mysterious deaths of honeybees, new research shows. In the first experiment of its kind, … Mobile phones killing beesRead more
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Solar goes Hyper in the U.S.
As the U.S. government continues to heap billions in subsidies to the world’s wealthiest coal and oil companies, the solar industry has been struggling to … Solar goes Hyper in the U.S.Read more
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Tar Sands Oil Pipeline Spills in North Dakota
A TransCanada pipeline that carries tar sands oil into the U.S. from Canada had to be shut down for inspection Saturday after spilling about 21,000 … Tar Sands Oil Pipeline Spills in North DakotaRead more
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Big solar plant in France
Renewable energy company Enfinity today announced the opening of two solar photovoltaic (PV) projects in Les Mées; the company’s largest ground-based arrays built in France. … Big solar plant in FranceRead more
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In every 30 minutes one Indian farmer commits suicide
A quarter of a million farmers have committed suicide in the last 16 years. On average, that figure suggests one farmer commits suicide every 30 … In every 30 minutes one Indian farmer commits suicideRead more
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U.S. and Its Allies Will Do Anything to Prevent Democracy
The U.S. and its allies will do anything they can to prevent authentic democracy in the Arab world. The reason is very simple. Across the … U.S. and Its Allies Will Do Anything to Prevent DemocracyRead more
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Standing For 14 Hours A Day
Back in March, Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) astoundingly claimed that the iPad and iPhone are “built in the United States of America.” This news must … Standing For 14 Hours A DayRead more
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US military
The United States is far and away the largest military spender on the planet–but you probably already knew that. How much more? In 2010 the … US militaryRead more