Their tactics to force construction of data centers even against significant opposition from local communities have become increasingly forceful and hostile.
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Under the Pavement Is Oil, And Above Ground Brews Resistance
Creative protests in this city have raised awareness and inspired a growing opposition to the Trans Mountain Pipeline – presenting lessons for others across Canada and the U.S. to follow.
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As Fracking Steams Ahead In Ohio, Regulations and Public Safety Take a Back Seat
Gas drilling is booming and toxic waste is abundant in the state, where legislators have acted modestly to address growing health and environmental concerns.
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GMO Showdown: March Against Monsanto Calls For May 24 Global Action
On Saturday, May 24, millions around the world – with protests already scheduled in over 400 cities and 52 countries – will once again March Against Monsanto calling for a permanent boycott of GMOs.
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Texas Mayor Demands Fracking Data After 300 Earthquakes Jolt Gas Drilling Region
Critics say the state has acted too slowly in investigating the unusual seismic activity and its possible links to fracking activities.
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Drought Dystopia: Are We Seeing the Prelude to the California Water Wars?
California is the only U.S. state that doesn't monitor groundwater thanks to the political clout wielded by corporate farming – but that may be changing as the drought creates sharp new divisions.
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Spanish Citizens Are Now Funding Their Own Solar Power Cooperatives
We have to change the 20th century paradigm, where energy equals fossil fuels, and citizens are seen as mere consumers.
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What Does Climate Change Look Like? Farmers Are Living It
The new "normal" of climate change calls for us to redouble our efforts to build healthy soil, as more frequent and severe weather challenges confronting farmers are on the way.
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Food, Energy, Finance: A Solutions Movement Takes Root In Northern California
The Sustainable Enterprise Conference here last week showed the abundant wealth being generated, and shared, in a community where resilient food, energy and economic systems are all falling in sync.
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Operation Monsanto Stock Plunge: The Divestment Movement Expands to GMO's
Thousands of Americans who are concerned about what they're eating are calling their financial advisors and telling them to divest from Monsanto.
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Teens Sue U.S. Government over Climate Inaction As Youth Revolt Spreads
An unprecedented, massive legal campaign led by young Americans, accusing the government of negligence in dealing with the climate crisis, is playing out in courtrooms across the nation.
