Environment
Animal abuse: Some food for thought this Thanksgiving
November 21, 2012On the East Coast where I grew up, Thanksgiving was one of the holidays that was a big deal to us. My parents made a huge turkey with stuffing, corn on the cob, and mashed potatoes,...
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Climate change: A stark choice for humanity
November 19, 2012Planet Earth is facing a double whammy - an environmental meltdown and an economic crisis.
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BP to admit guilt for oil spill, pay over $4 billion
November 16, 2012British oil company BP agreed on November 16 to pay $4.5 billion in penalties for the 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, pleading guilty to 14 criminal charges.
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Tokelau becomes world’s first solar-powered country
November 15, 2012Goodbye diesel generators, hello sunshine and coconuts!
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U.S. to pursue aggressive crackdown on wildlife trafficking
November 14, 2012Secretary of State Hillary Clinton called for a comprehensive, global strategy to combat illegal animal trafficking and poaching.
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