Blake Skylar
LATEST ARTICLES BY Blake Skylar
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Opinion
Why Rolling Stone’s “Bomber” cover triggered explosion of outrage
July 19, 2013After Rolling Stone magazine placed Tsarnaev Dzhokhar on their cover in a flattering rock star image, many protested saying it was a terrible move - and they may be right.
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Environment
Hundreds of chimps to be moved from labs to sanctuary
July 16, 2013Experiments on chimps have been conducted in the U.S. for more than 90 years, despite consistent pressure on the government and corporations by animal welfare groups.
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Environment
Devastating Quebec train crash reaffirms dangers of oil
July 9, 2013Whether the explosion's origins lie in criminal activity or not, the train crash follows a string of oil-related disasters this year, indicating how risky oil transport is.
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U.S.
Wildfire cuts path of death and destruction through Arizona
July 2, 2013The fire in Yarnell, Arizona, claimed the lives of 19 firefighters, burned 8,374 acres, and laid waste to hundreds of homes. And more firefighters are currently risking their lives to tame this blaze .
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Environment
Obama talks clean energy jobs, LA launches solar rooftop program
June 28, 2013President Obama included job creation in his climate change speech June 25, while Los Angeles launched the largest-ever urban solar rooftop program.
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Environment
Miami could become “American Atlantis;” Obama talks climate
June 25, 2013Even if slashing carbon output won't prevent the floodpocalypse that awaits Miami, it will certainly help. And President Obama made significant headway on that front today at a speech in Georgetown University.
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Richard Matheson dies, leaves behind legacy in literature
June 25, 2013Celebrated author Richard Matheson died on June 23 at the age of 87. His novels, which ranged from fantasy and science fiction to horror and westerns, earned him great critical praise.
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Environment
Emission Impossible: Obama plans to cut carbon output
June 21, 2013As part of a planned comprehensive climate change strategy, President Obama will announce an effort in July to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
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