The world’s oceans have been warming for more than 100 years, twice as long as previously believed, new research suggests. The findings could help scientists … Global warming began in oceans 135 years agoRead more
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How Coral Bleaching Could Lead to Famine
For Tim McClanahan, a zoologist studying fisheries, what happened in Kenya during the spring of 1998 was a wake-up call. Between March and July of … How Coral Bleaching Could Lead to FamineRead more
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The Car Once Symbolized Freedom…
Motor cars were once a symbol of freedom – a way to achieve personal independence. They took us places where we couldn’t otherwise travel – … The Car Once Symbolized Freedom…Read more
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Bulgaria Quits Belene Nuclear Project
Bulgaria will not build a nuclear power plant in the town of Belene on the Danube River, the country’s centre-right government said on Wednesday (March … Bulgaria Quits Belene Nuclear ProjectRead more
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Why Don’t Young Americans Buy Cars?
Kids these days. They don’t get married. They don’t buy homes. And, much to the dismay of the world’s auto makers, they apparently don’t feel … Why Don’t Young Americans Buy Cars?Read more
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Plant might not be as stable as the authorites had hoped
The government has said that the plant’s three badly damaged reactors have been in a relatively stable state, called a cold shutdown, for months, and … Plant might not be as stable as the authorites had hopedRead more
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New Apartheid South Africa
The hunger strikes undertaken by Hana al-Shalabi and Khader Adnan have drawn international attention to Israel’s use of administrative detention, a legislation which allows for … New Apartheid South AfricaRead more
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Judi Bari Revisited
In 1990, a pipe bomb went off under the seat of legendary Earth First! activist Judi Bari as she drove to a demonstration to stop … Judi Bari RevisitedRead more
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The assassination of Bernardo Vásquez
“One thing is clear: this was a political hit. Bernardo was murdered because he dared to speak out.” (Dawn Paley) In the dry and dusty … The assassination of Bernardo VásquezRead more
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GMO killing butterflies?
The rapid spread of herbicide-resistant crops has coincided with — and may explain — the dramatic decline in monarch numbers that has troubled some naturalists … GMO killing butterflies?Read more