Science
Scientists fine-tune extinction rate projections
May 23, 2011Although species extinction caused by habitat loss is not as dire a problem as initially believed, the global extinction crisis is still a real threat.
Read moreGOP would sacrifice environment, thousands of women for profit
May 19, 2011Young girls and women who have been exposed to air pollution may have had their DNA mutated, causing them to contract breast cancer before menopause.
Read moreBig oil, government sacrifice kids for profits
May 11, 2011Another reason to curb Big Oil: scientists are warning of danger to fetal development from chemicals found in crude oil.
Read moreRepublican rejection of science threatens humanity
April 25, 2011While scientists around the world are coming to a growing consensus concurring on the reality of global warming, Americans are being polarized along political lines.
Read moreEarth Day turns 41, now what?
April 21, 2011Earth Day is usually accompanied by two divergent approaches: One is the nice, feel-good style of school observances; the other is vaguely or explicitly apocalyptic.
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