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Keystone XL report: some unions for, some against

February 4, 2014 By PAI

The department released its environmental impact statement on the project, which would transport 830,000 barrels of oil daily from Alberta's tar sands to refineries of the U.S. Gulf Coast. There are 30 days for public comments.

Today in labor history: Deadly chemical plant explosion in 1971

February 3, 2014 By Special to People’s World

On Feb. 3, 1971 there was a major explosion at the Thiokol Chemical Plant located near Woodbine, Georgia.

Bum rap for the Rapa Nui

February 3, 2014 By Thomas Riggins

The natives of Easter Island were not responsible for the collapse of their population due to over exploitation of natural resources and the destruction of their rain forest.

Utility workers ask W. Va. officials to strictly regulate area water firm

January 29, 2014 By Mark Gruenberg

The Utility Workers, who represent West Virginia American Water workers, want officials to strictly regulate the water firm and keep a beady eye on its staffing levels.

Pete Seeger, we honor you

January 28, 2014 By Marc Brodine

Here are just a few stories about the impact made by Pete Seeger on a single one of the millions of people who were influenced by him during his long, creative, inspiring and productive life.