Tag: Biodiversity
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The Resource War Over Pebble Mine in Alaska’s Bristol Bay
But a large mineral deposit is located at the headwaters of two of the major rivers that flow into Bristol Bay, and international mining companies are eager to extract the hundreds of billions of dollars in gold, copper and molybdenum …
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EPA Puts Monsanto’s Profits Before Public Health
Comment today to let the U.S. EPA know that their decision to cater to Monsanto’s interests is unacceptable given the recent science pointing to serious harm from this toxic herbicide …
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Scientists Call for End to Cosmetic Insecticide Use After Bumblebee Genocide in Oregon
In response to these concerns, several local governments are taking action to prevent further bee deaths. One of the most startling of these efforts was …
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Summer Beachgoers, Ditch Bottled Water to Protect Shores from Plastic Pollution
Worldwide, plastic is the most common type of marine litter, according to the Surfrider Foundation. An estimated 100,000 marine mammals and up to 1 million sea birds die every year after ingesting or becoming entangled in plastic marine litter. Plastic…
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Catholic Church Endorses GMOs As Cure for World Hunger
According to a 2009 WikiLeaks cable from the U.S. embassy in the Vatican, it was discovered that “Vatican officials remain largely supportive of genetically modified crops as a vehicle for protecting the environment while feeding the hungry,” as a result of lobbying efforts by the U.S. …