Blake Skylar
LATEST ARTICLES BY Blake Skylar
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U.S.
Moment of victory: Shell stops Arctic drilling
September 18, 2012Shell has chosen to halt its oil-drilling program after a dome used to clean up potential spills became damaged.
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U.S.
With toxic plant ready for demolition, NJ residents voice concerns
September 14, 2012The E.C. Electroplating plant - the source of a nearly 30 year-old toxic chromium spill currently wending its way beneath this town - will be torn down in early October.
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World
West Nile virus worsening with climate change
September 13, 2012Outbreaks of the sometimes-fatal West Nile virus across the United States have intensified, making this one of the worst years for the mosquito-borne disease.
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Labor
Shell starts – and pauses – Arctic drilling
September 12, 2012Ignoring the collective outrage of environmental groups, oil giant Shell began drilling into the Arctic, boring holes 1,400 feet beneath the Chukchi Sea's floor.
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U.S.
As wolves lose protection, activists keep issue in their crosshairs
September 11, 2012Concerned activists noted that the "delisting" of wolves leaves them vulnerable to the state government's hostile agenda, which involves drawing up plans for an autumn slaughter.
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U.S.
Arctic sea ice hits lowest levels ever
September 7, 2012Arctic sea ice has now reached its lowest extent ever recorded, becoming a real harbinger of climate change.
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U.S.
EPA fires scientists – to shake attempt to unionize?
September 6, 2012The American Federation of Government Employees expressed utter outrage that this was done at a time when scientists were seeking union representation.
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U.S.
New Jersey’s chromium spill site to be torn down
September 5, 2012Nearly 30 years after toxic chromium spilled from the E.C. Electroplating plant, the EPA announced that the building would be demolished.
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