Environment
Today in labor history: Worst-ever U.S. mine disaster occurs
December 6, 20131907 was a particularly troubling year in West Virginia, during which a total of 3,242 people were killed in mining accidents.
Read moreOil refinery waste piling up in Chicago
December 3, 2013Residents on the southeast side of this city are complaining about smoke, but it's actually dust from an oil refinery, and it's drifting into many nearby neighborhoods.
Read moreWorld’s largest landfill to become NYC’s biggest solar plant
November 26, 2013Parts of the East Coast are finally adopting solar energy projects, and New York City is leading the charge, the Fresh Kills development is seen as a major victory.
Read moreUnions organizing aid for Philippines, Midwest disasters
November 25, 2013The typhoon destroyed several hospitals, along with homes, schools, power lines, bridges and virtually everything else.
Read moreOil sands are Canada’s environmental nightmare
November 25, 2013Oil companies have not yet fulfilled promises to develop new technologies to treat toxic water in the tailing ponds, and fears exist that this dirty water will sit there for decades, leaking toxic water.
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