Environment
Why is the Mississippi River flooding?
May 12, 2011The right-wing National Review is rushing to instruct us that global warming has nothing to do with the record-breaking Mississippi River flood. Are they right?
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Big oil, government sacrifice kids for profits
May 11, 2011Another reason to curb Big Oil: scientists are warning of danger to fetal development from chemicals found in crude oil.
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Raise fuel efficiency to 60 miles per gallon, coalition says
May 9, 2011The coalition of almost three dozen local and national environmental groups is calling for a fuel economy standard of 60 miles per gallon by 2025.
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Michigan students exposed to high levels of pollution
May 9, 2011A new study reveals that most of Michigan's public school students are exposed to high levels of pollution and GOP lawmakers there are ignoring steps to correct the problem.
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Pete Seeger on the power of songs, an interview
May 5, 2011Now is Pete Seeger's 92nd birthday. Happy birthday Pete!
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