The year 2020 has caused many white people to realize we live in a racist system. The Green New Deal is about systemic change for all, and deconstructing racism must be front and central in this agenda.
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Fracking in British Columbia Is Running Wild – Rivaling Tar Sands Emissions
With a current gas boom producing some 73 million tons of greenhouse gases a year, British Columbia’s natural gas emissions could nearly equal those of Alberta’s tar sands by as early as 2020.
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Sit-In at Washington University Challenges Peabody Coal In St. Louis
With growing national media attention and plans for nationwide rallies during its shareholders meeting, the coal giant's moment of truth has arrived.
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Michael Pollan Thinks Wall Street Has Way Too Much Influence Over What We Eat
In a wide-ranging interview, the renowned author explained what studying the food system can teach us about capitalism.
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Cowboys and Indians Ride Into Capital Calling for End to Keystone Pipeline
Dozens of ranchers, farmers and Native Americans calling themselves the Cowboy and Indian Alliance rode into D.C. on horseback to set up camp in opposition to the Keystone XL pipeline.
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Deadlines Looming, Public Debates Dangerous Oil-By-Rail Plans in Pacific Northwest
Oil spills are the reality of transporting oil – and in the Pacific Northwest, where workers from the fishing to tourism industries depend on oil-free waterways, the threat is all the more grave.
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Why Is Oklahoma Taxing People Who Install Their Own Solar Panels?
Energy customers in Oklahoma will be charged a monthly fee for the right to produce renewable energy from solar or wind power on their own properties.
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Victory in Vermont Pushes Monsanto and Big Foods on the GMO Defensive
The Vermont Senate passed a bill to require labeling on all GMO foods sold in the state – signaling a wave of nationwide victories against the Gene Giants may be underway.
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Why U.S. Fracking Companies are Licking Their Lips Over Ukraine
From climate change to Crimea, the natural gas industry is supreme at exploiting crisis for private gain.
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Killing of Environmental Activists Rises Globally – With Few Convicted
900 environmental activists have been killed in the past decade – but only 10 perpetrators were convicted, report says.
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More States Ban Toxic Chemicals As Washington Fails To Act
In state capitols from Maine to Oregon, environmental advocates are filing bills to identify and ban noxious chemicals, and industry groups are fighting back.
