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What’s good about Obamacare?

August 14, 2012 By Special to People’s World

"...Americans saw health care reform as an urgent priority. All we hear from Republicans is how bad this is. No one has come up with a better alternative."

Hopes soar as Elwha dams come down and salmon return

August 13, 2012 By Tim Wheeler

For 100 years, two hydroelectric dams on the Elwha River blocked fish from their spawning grounds, destroying one of the world's most bountiful salmon fisheries.

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

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.

Thousands of fish dead as Midwest waters heat up

August 7, 2012 By Blake Skylar

As the blazing summer temperatures heat up lakes and streams, the number of fish affected -- including endangered species -- has come as an unpleasant surprise to concerned scientists.

$First national anti-fracking rally in D.C.$

First national anti-fracking rally in D.C.

August 6, 2012 By Loretta Roberson And Rick Roberson

"Stop the Frack Attack" was the clear message sent by some 5,000 protesters at the first national demonstration against hydraulic fracturing held in front of the Capitol Building.