Environment
Three coal plant shutdowns a victory for health and climate
February 26, 2013Energy giant AEP announced it would be shutting down three coal-fired power plants in Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky after growing pressure and opposition by environmentalists.
Read moreClimate rally last weekend the biggest ever
February 21, 2013The nation's capital hosted what was billed as the largest climate rally in U.S. history.
Read moreAnxiety drugs in the water are affecting fish
February 20, 2013Dumping of drugs into water, flushing medicines down the toilet, or passing through people's bodies in an un-metabolized form are ways pharmaceuticals enter rivers and streams.
Read moreLeaders arrested on eve of anti-Keystone XL pipeline rally
February 15, 2013Prominent environmental and human rights leaders were arrested Wednesday outside the White House while protesting Keystone XL pipeline construction.
Read moreObama signals strong action on climate change
February 13, 2013Many environmentalists are encouraged by the fact that Obama is now starting to discuss climate change more.
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