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Mutated butterflies: Fukushima aftermath continues

August 17, 2012 By Blake Skylar

For those who continue to argue that nuclear energy is both feasible and safe, protesters may have a new, compelling argument: "Tell that to the butterflies."

Workers remain solid one year into fight against Verizon

August 15, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

"It's not just about CWA and IBEW any more - it's about one union fighting a greedy company."

What’s good about Obamacare?

August 14, 2012 By Special to People’s World

"...Americans saw health care reform as an urgent priority. All we hear from Republicans is how bad this is. No one has come up with a better alternative."

Hopes soar as Elwha dams come down and salmon return

August 13, 2012 By Tim Wheeler

For 100 years, two hydroelectric dams on the Elwha River blocked fish from their spawning grounds, destroying one of the world's most bountiful salmon fisheries.

$Quakes rattle Texas: fracking disposal wells to blame?$

Quakes rattle Texas: fracking disposal wells to blame?

August 9, 2012 By Blake Skylar

Seismologists have concluded that wastewater disposal wells from fracking are causing the unpleasant phenomenon, adding new controversy.