All News Articles for 2015-07-16

Thursday, July 16, 2015
New Report Shatters Myth of 'Nuclear Renaissance'
The report 'demonstrates beyond the shadow of a doubt that renewable energy and energy efficiency are a far sounder investment and a much safer choice,' said Kevin Kamps of Beyond Nuclear.
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Another Canary Squawks: Annual Report Shows Unstoppable Ocean Warming
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the American Meteorological Society warn climate change is setting new records
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Japan's Continued Lurch Toward Militarism Prompts Public Outcry
'If Japan becomes another regular nation which goes to war like the United States, Japan will lose its singular brand,' says protester
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Human Exploitation of Nature Has Driven Planetary Health to the Edge
New report says 'we have been mortgaging the health of future generations'
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Can Simply Living Near a Fracking Site Send You to the Hospital?
Residents living near shale gas wells are more likely to be admitted to hospitals for heart, nervous system, and other medical issues
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Al Gore on Obama's Plan for Arctic Drilling: It's 'Insane'
In video interview with the Guardian , former vice president offers rare criticism of Obama and shares hopes for climate accord
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Watchdogs Reveal Chamber of Commerce 'Blowing Smoke' for Big Tobacco
New report sheds light on joint efforts to undermine public health protections against tobacco
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Advancing Bailout, Greece Approves 'Terms of Surrender' to Austerity
Banks set to re-open Monday as ECB head announces emergency credit and promotes debt relief
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Rights Campaigners 'Disturbed' as Obama Offers Further Spike to Israeli Military Aid
'The fact that Netanyahu's temper tantrum about the Iran deal could go towards an increase in aid is disturbing,' said Naomi Dann of Jewish Voice for Peace
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