Blake Skylar
LATEST ARTICLES BY Blake Skylar
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Environment
Diplomats to gather, address mercury pollution
January 15, 2013Mercury pollution, caused by coal-fired power plants, is a growing worldwide problem.
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U.S.
Bill will let undocumented Illinoisans drive
January 11, 2013Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn declared he would sign into law a bill that would grant three-year state driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants .
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Environment
2012 hottest U.S. year ever, warming and wildfires continue
January 9, 20132012 - a year marked by droughts, brushfires, and crop damage, was the hottest year on record for the lower 48 U.S. states.
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Environment
Australian wildfires burning out of control
January 8, 2013One hundred and thirty fires blazed across New South Wales, Australia's most heavily populated state, as emergency teams evacuated national parks and fought to get the flames under control.
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Environment
Grounded oil rig not yet leaking, investigation underway
January 4, 2013The Kulluk drilling rig, owned by oil company Shell ran aground off Alaska after breaking away from tow boats due to near-hurricane condition winds.
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U.S.
No vote yet on Illinois marriage equality
January 4, 2013According to Rep. Greg Harris, its chief sponsor in the House, "there is simply not enough time or votes."
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Environment
Factory farming: Torture with a side of pollution
January 2, 2013Most factory farms are controversial enough in the way that animals are handled there.
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Comics legend Alan Moore slams Hollywood, defends Occupy
December 19, 2012Among fans of graphic novels and comics, Alan Moore has become a household name.
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