Tag: united states
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Tell the FDA: Deny Approval of GE Salmon
THE CORNUCOPIA INSTITUTE — Sign this petition to tell the FDA to deny the approval of GE salmon. Your name will be added …
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New Video Explains Climate Threat from Keystone XL Tar Sands Pipeline
NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL — A new video released by Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and 350.org explains how the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline is a lynchpin enabling the climate intensive tar sands industry to grow unimpeded. The video discusses cutting edge research …
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Ecosystems at Risk as Demand for Wood Products Soars Worldwide
WORLD WILDLIFE FUND — By 2050, rising population and demand, as well as an increase in use of wood for bioenergy, could triple the amount of wood society takes from forests and plantations per year, according to …
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U.S. Gas Flaring Visible from Space as Fracking Industry Booms
OIL CHANGE INTERNATIONAL — The U.S. is now the fifth worst country for flaring, behind Russia, Nigeria, Iran and Iraq. Not only is this an ecological disaster but also a complete waste of a natural resource. The Financial Times reports …
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Building a Solar City
ENVIRONMENT OHIO — The level of community engagement by the city on the green plan recommendations is terrific. Cincinnati is choosing a clean energy future and will reap the benefits for years to come …