A new report confirms for the first time that the FBI spied on activists in Texas who tried to stop the construction of the Keystone … Why Is FBI Spying on Opponents of Keystone XL PipelineRead more
Environment
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Thousands Protest Construction of Massive Canal
In central Nicaragua, thousands of people gathered over the weekend for the latest protest against a Chinese firm’s construction of a canal linking the Atlantic … Thousands Protest Construction of Massive CanalRead more
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Dyeing cities
Textile mills of Pali district in Rajasthan and Tiruppur in Tamil Nadu have an annual turnover of over Rs 20,000 crore. But the rivers passing … Dyeing citiesRead more
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How Acidic Oceans Will Cost Our Economy Billions
The growing acidity of the world’s oceans could cost the global economy $1 trillion by 2100 if humans don’t stop putting so much carbon dioxide … How Acidic Oceans Will Cost Our Economy BillionsRead more
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Where river runs black
It was a RUDE reminder of the Bhopal gas tragedy. In the early hours of November 29, residents of Vadol village near Maharashtra’s Ambernath industrial … Where river runs blackRead more
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India fifth biggest generator of e-waste in 2014
India is the fifth biggest producer of e-waste in the world, discarding 1.7 million tonnes (Mt) of electronic and electrical equipment in 2014, a UN … India fifth biggest generator of e-waste in 2014Read more
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WWF International accused of ‘selling its soul’ to corporations
WWF International, the world’s largest conservation group, has been accused of “selling its soul” by forging alliances with powerful businesses which destroy nature and use … WWF International accused of ‘selling its soul’ to corporationsRead more
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Orangutan killed over palm oil
A female orangutan was shot and killed in Nyaru Menteng, Indonesia last week in the species’ latest struggle with the palm oil industry. Riddled with … Orangutan killed over palm oilRead more
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A mining company’s $300 million attack on El Salvador’s water
OceanaGold is demanding $300 million in compensation from impoverished El Salvador after a mining permit was refused to safeguard a clean drinking water source that … A mining company’s $300 million attack on El Salvador’s waterRead more