Living on Earth
Obama taps Strategic Petroleum Reserve
The White House releases 30 million barrels of oil from America's petroleum reserves -- the impact on fuel consumption and economic growth.
Link found between common chemicals and breast cancer
Research indicates early exposure to chemicals found in plastic containers and some natural food products, like soy, can lead to breast cancer.
How to keep kids safe in a toxic world
Environmental dangers are nearly ubiquitous in the modern world. Parents need to figure out a way to confront the environmental crisis to keep their children safe.
Climate change creates wildfires, wildfires create climate change
Global warming creates conditions that make wildfires more likely. Wildfires then release nitrous oxide into the atmosphere, which creates more climate change.
Genetically modified alfalfa and the future of organic foods
Organic farmers and food advocates think new rules around genetically modified, so called Roundup Ready alfalfa could kill the organic dairy industry. So they're suing.
Scholastic distributed coal propaganda in schools
Educational materials distributed by respected children's publisher Scholastic push coal industry talking points onto kids in schools.
Liquid coal: Energy source of the future for your car?
Converting coal into a fuel you can use in your engine is an old technology, but it’s being considered anew by some in Congress.
Strange weather and climate change
A meteorologist connects the dots between the recent floods, tornadoes, blizzards and climate change.
Teenager sues U.S. government over climate inaction
Teens have filed lawsuits in all 50 states and federal court to force government officials to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
EPA delays new rules on industrial air pollution
Republicans and companies have attacked the EPA's proposed new rules aimed at cutting air pollution, but the EPA's delay has raised concerns that the Obama administration could be putting politics above public health.
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