U.S.
Chevron refinery fire sparks community anger
August 10, 2012Richmond's residents live amidst five refineries, three chemical plants and eight superfund sites, in a county that produces the most hazardous materials.
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Corporations loot tax monies as Chicago schools suffer
August 9, 2012Why would some of America's richest families need lavish public subsidies while schools, parks and other public services are in desperate need of funds?
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Quakes rattle Texas: fracking disposal wells to blame?
August 9, 2012Seismologists have concluded that wastewater disposal wells from fracking are causing the unpleasant phenomenon, adding new controversy.
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Transition movement brings new environmental approach
August 9, 2012A new movement is afloat. The Transition movement blends aspects of the environment movement and broad grassroots organizing.
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LGBT hunger striker: I want the same rights as you
August 9, 2012Sometimes, it's a good thing to go hungry. Throughout the state, Michigan's "anti-equality environment" is being protested with a 100-day hunger strike.
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