Activists Continue Tar Sands Blockade in Texas Two environmental activists were arrested in East Texas Tuesday as protesters there continue their push to block construction … NewsRead more
Environment
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The only one governer in USA
Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin taling: [vimeo 29545051 w=615&h=350] Give him power.
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Dirty Laundry
We tested products that we knew contained residues of toxic substances by washing them under conditions that simulated domestic laundering. Then we measured how much … Dirty LaundryRead 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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Beyond .350: Measuring New Thresholds of Global Collapse
Human civilization has had a stable childhood. Over the past 10,000 years, as our ancestors invented agriculture and built cities, the Earth remained relatively stable. … Beyond .350: Measuring New Thresholds of Global CollapseRead more
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Commons Can Save Us
Annie Leonard talking: I asked this question to our Story of Stuff team over lunch recently and the conversation lit up as we each called … Commons Can Save UsRead more
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News
Explosions at Chevron Oil Refinery in California Spark Massive Fires, Health Fears A series of explosions at the Chevron oil refinery in Richmond, California, has … NewsRead more
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A garbage can for 7 million people
Bay Area residents pollute San Francisco Bay every year with enough trash to fill 100,000 kitchen garbage bags, according to the first comprehensive study of … A garbage can for 7 million peopleRead more