Environment
Connecticut labor, environmental, peace groups join together for People’s Climate March
August 21, 2014"Working people will suffer disproportionately from the current patterns of investment and neglect that do not prioritize good jobs, clean air, and healthy communities."
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Today in Labor History: Wildfire kills 78 firefighters
August 20, 2014It is believed to be the largest fire in U.S. history and the deadliest until the September 11 attacks in 2001
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Accumulation of greenhouse gases a “planetary emergency”
August 19, 2014If eloquent words and scientific data don't move you to be a better steward of this fragile place we call Earth, then make it personal.
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Series exposing conspiracy to deny black lung benefits wins award
August 13, 2014A coal industry conspiracy to deny black lung benefits to tens of thousands of coal miners has won the Heywood Broun Award from The Newspaper Guild.
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Wildfires grow while budget to fight them is depleted
August 8, 2014The U.S. Forest Service's annual budget for fighting wildfires is rapidly dwindling; in fact, it may run out by the end of the month: the fires, on the other hand, will keep burning.
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