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Community group will join probe of toxic Chevron fire

August 20, 2012 By Marilyn Bechtel

A community environmental organization will participate directly in investigating the disastrous Aug. 6 fire at Richmnd, Calif.'s Chevron refinery.

Mutated butterflies: Fukushima aftermath continues

August 17, 2012 By Blake Skylar

For those who continue to argue that nuclear energy is both feasible and safe, protesters may have a new, compelling argument: "Tell that to the butterflies."

$Quakes rattle Texas: fracking disposal wells to blame?$

Quakes rattle Texas: fracking disposal wells to blame?

August 9, 2012 By Blake Skylar

Seismologists have concluded that wastewater disposal wells from fracking are causing the unpleasant phenomenon, adding new controversy.

British crimes in Kenya “cannot be forgotten,” says victim

August 6, 2012 By Dennis Laumann

Wambugu Wa Nyingi, Paolo Muoka Nzili, and Jane Muthoni Mara are among tens of thousands of Kenyans who were sent to concentration camps.

Colorado burning: This is what climate change looks like

June 29, 2012 By Blake Skylar

This is what climate change looks like.