All News Articles for 2015-04-01

Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Oregon Seeks to Become First State to Limit Antibiotic Use at Factory Farms
'Oregon's farmers want to nourish the state and believe public health should be increased, not endangered, by producing food to put on our tables.'
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New Report Debunks 'Myth' That GMOs are Key to Feeding the World
Study upholds value of traditional methods 'shown to actually increase food supplies and reduce the environmental impact of production'
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Despite Dire Scientific Warnings, GOP Leaders Vow to Bury Global Climate Deal
With Republicans controlling both houses of Congress, Obama blueprint forced to rely on executive action
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Chorus of Outrage as Obama Administration Approves Arctic Drilling for Shell Oil
Department of the Interior ignoring its own report on threat to climate, say environmental groups
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Astroturf on Steroids: Did Right-Wing Group Fake Anti-Net Neutrality Emails?
Some constituents whose emails were used by American Commitment said they never sent the messages in question
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Closer to Justice as Palestine Joins International Criminal Court
Prosecutor says international court will investigate 'alleged crimes committed by all sides, in total independence and impartiality, and without fear or favor'
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Scientists Record Warmest Day Ever in Antarctica
The unprecedented highs occurred nearly three months past the usual warmest time of the year in the Antarctic Peninsula
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In Reversal, Arkansas Governor Says He Won't Sign Pro-Discrimination Bill
Despite Indiana fallout, Arkansas legislature had approved measure which critics say would sanction second-class treatment of gays, lesbians, and others
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Disregarding Human Rights Concerns, US Resumes Arm Shipments to Egypt
'As usual,' writes Glenn Greenwald, the US government is again 'standing shoulder to shoulder with some of the region’s most oppressive regimes.'
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