Saturday, February 28, 2015
Christie Settles ExxonMobil Case At Hefty Discount After Firm Donates To RGA
Christie Settles ExxonMobil Case At Hefty Discount After Firm Donates To RGA
"Before Gov. Chris Christie’s administration abruptly settled long-running state environmental litigation against ExxonMobil for far less than originally expected, the oil behemoth donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to a Republican group that Christie ran and that financed his election campaigns. Additionally, the Christie administration office that engineered the settlement had been run by a former Exxon lawyer."
"Before Gov. Chris Christie’s administration abruptly settled long-running state environmental litigation against ExxonMobil for far less than originally expected, the oil behemoth donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to a Republican group that Christie ran and that financed his election campaigns. Additionally, the Christie administration office that engineered the settlement had been run by a former Exxon lawyer."
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Monday, February 23, 2015
Pot Could Save Your Life: 4 Ways Cannabis is Good for Your Brain | Alternet
Pot Could Save Your Life: 4 Ways Cannabis is Good for Your Brain | Alternet
"Modern research is showing that cannabis extracts protect and benefit the human brain. Here’s four amazing ways scientists are showing that cannabis actually helps to keep your brain safe from disease, dementia and even death!"
"Modern research is showing that cannabis extracts protect and benefit the human brain. Here’s four amazing ways scientists are showing that cannabis actually helps to keep your brain safe from disease, dementia and even death!"
Obama Administration Launches Plan to Save the Monarch Butterfly from Extinction | Alternet
Obama Administration Launches Plan to Save the Monarch Butterfly from Extinction | Alternet
"The Obama administration and conservation groups launched a plan on Monday to halt the death spiral of the monarch butterfly."
"The Obama administration and conservation groups launched a plan on Monday to halt the death spiral of the monarch butterfly."
Hedge Fund King is Bankrolling World's Leading Climate-Science Denier | Alternet
Hedge Fund King is Bankrolling World's Leading Climate-Science Denier | Alternet
"A self-described "defender of the 1%" is behind denialist think tank."
"A self-described "defender of the 1%" is behind denialist think tank."
New study suggests differences between non-organic and organic produce
New study suggests differences between non-organic and organic produce
"Could there be a clear difference between organic and non-organic food? An international study, due out next week, in the journal British Journal of Nutrition, presents evidence that there is, indeed, a discernible difference."
"Could there be a clear difference between organic and non-organic food? An international study, due out next week, in the journal British Journal of Nutrition, presents evidence that there is, indeed, a discernible difference."
Study: Organic milk may be better for your heart
Study: Organic milk may be better for your heart
"Researchers Monday found another potential reason to justify the higher price tag on organic milk: a study published in the journal Plos One found that it has more heart-healthy fatty acids than the conventional stuff."
"Researchers Monday found another potential reason to justify the higher price tag on organic milk: a study published in the journal Plos One found that it has more heart-healthy fatty acids than the conventional stuff."
5 Horrific Ways People Mistreat Animals | Alternet
5 Horrific Ways People Mistreat Animals | Alternet
"The Humane Society wants to put an end to these cruel and barbaric practices."
"The Humane Society wants to put an end to these cruel and barbaric practices."
First Phase of Alaska Marijuana Legalization Goes Into Effect Tomorrow | Alternet
First Phase of Alaska Marijuana Legalization Goes Into Effect Tomorrow | Alternet
"Alaskans voted to legalize marijuana last November. That starts tomorrow, although pot commerce won't be coming for another year."
"Alaskans voted to legalize marijuana last November. That starts tomorrow, although pot commerce won't be coming for another year."
Harvard Embattled as Students, Faculty, & Alumni Join Forces for Divestment
Harvard Embattled as Students, Faculty, & Alumni Join Forces for Divestment
"The lawsuit, filed on by seven graduate and undergraduate students last fall, argues Harvard's continued holdings in the oil, gas, coal, and related sectors is a "mismanagement of charitable funds" controlled by the board of trustees in the form of the endowment and a direct violation of its obligations to the future of the university's financial health as well as the planet's well-being."
"The lawsuit, filed on by seven graduate and undergraduate students last fall, argues Harvard's continued holdings in the oil, gas, coal, and related sectors is a "mismanagement of charitable funds" controlled by the board of trustees in the form of the endowment and a direct violation of its obligations to the future of the university's financial health as well as the planet's well-being."
Fracking Flowback From California Oil Wells Contains High Levels Of Carcinogenic Chemicals | Alternet
Fracking Flowback From California Oil Wells Contains High Levels Of Carcinogenic Chemicals | Alternet
"Water used in fracking is not disposed of in a cautious manner."
"Water used in fracking is not disposed of in a cautious manner."
5 Most Toxic Energy Companies That Are Controlling Our Politics | Alternet
5 Most Toxic Energy Companies That Are Controlling Our Politics | Alternet
"These corporations rake in massive profits and use this wealth to leverage elections."
"These corporations rake in massive profits and use this wealth to leverage elections."
Thursday, February 19, 2015
State Regulators Told To Ignore GOP Lawmaker’s Disgusting, Unlicensed And Illegal Hog Farm (VIDEO)
http://www.addictinginfo.org/2015/02/18/state-regulators-told-to-ignore-gop-lawmakers-disgusting-unlicensed-and-illegal-hog-farm-video/
"Holt is disgusting. He has absolutely no concern for human health and safety. His number one concern is profit. He claims that government regulations are the problem. His hog farm gives us only a tiny glimpse at what the world would be like without them. Dead rotting pig carcasses. Sh*t in the trees. Black creeks. Food contaminated with God knows what diseases. No pesky regulators or inspectors to make sure the food supply isn’t filled with meat from sick and diseased animals. That’s the Republican wet dream for America. Free enterprise, meaning you’re free to spread all the hog sh*t you want wherever you want. Free to leave a hog’s dead, rotting carcasses lying around for months on end, all without interference from those pesky, meddlesome ‘big-evil-government’ rules."
"Holt is disgusting. He has absolutely no concern for human health and safety. His number one concern is profit. He claims that government regulations are the problem. His hog farm gives us only a tiny glimpse at what the world would be like without them. Dead rotting pig carcasses. Sh*t in the trees. Black creeks. Food contaminated with God knows what diseases. No pesky regulators or inspectors to make sure the food supply isn’t filled with meat from sick and diseased animals. That’s the Republican wet dream for America. Free enterprise, meaning you’re free to spread all the hog sh*t you want wherever you want. Free to leave a hog’s dead, rotting carcasses lying around for months on end, all without interference from those pesky, meddlesome ‘big-evil-government’ rules."
Monday, February 16, 2015
Monsanto Crops Pushing Monarch Butterfly to 'Verge of Extinction'
Monsanto Crops Pushing Monarch Butterfly to 'Verge of Extinction'
"Herbicide-resistant genetically modified crops have brought the iconic monarch butterfly to the brink of extinction, according to a new report presented by the Center for Food Safety to Congress on Thursday."
"Herbicide-resistant genetically modified crops have brought the iconic monarch butterfly to the brink of extinction, according to a new report presented by the Center for Food Safety to Congress on Thursday."
Burlington, VT Becomes First City to Run Entirely on Renewable Electricity | Alternet
Burlington, VT Becomes First City to Run Entirely on Renewable Electricity | Alternet
"Burlington, Vermont is that state’s largest city, with a population of 42,000 people. It describes itself as “forward-thinking” which is what you’d expect from a city that once elected Senator Bernie Sanders as its mayor. So it’s no surprise that it recently became the first U.S. city of any decent size to run entirely on renewable electricity."
"Burlington, Vermont is that state’s largest city, with a population of 42,000 people. It describes itself as “forward-thinking” which is what you’d expect from a city that once elected Senator Bernie Sanders as its mayor. So it’s no surprise that it recently became the first U.S. city of any decent size to run entirely on renewable electricity."
Climate Change A Taboo Subject When Reporting Record Cold And Snow
Climate Change A Taboo Subject When Reporting Record Cold And Snow
"Obviously we will not hear the truth because Koch brothers-run media simply won't allow it. You have to go to sources like the NOAA and NASA to show the real effects of the planet's warming. If you want to find out why we don't hear about the truth, just look at some of the tweets of the GOP-media"
"Obviously we will not hear the truth because Koch brothers-run media simply won't allow it. You have to go to sources like the NOAA and NASA to show the real effects of the planet's warming. If you want to find out why we don't hear about the truth, just look at some of the tweets of the GOP-media"
Why the GOP's Vision of North America's Energy Future Should Scare All of Us | Alternet
Why the GOP's Vision of North America's Energy Future Should Scare All of Us | Alternet
"In other words, the shining Republican vision of a North American energy fortress will, in reality, prove to be a nightmare of environmental degradation and global conflict. Unfortunately, this may not be obvious by election season 2016, so watch out."
"In other words, the shining Republican vision of a North American energy fortress will, in reality, prove to be a nightmare of environmental degradation and global conflict. Unfortunately, this may not be obvious by election season 2016, so watch out."
One Of The World’s Largest Solar Energy Farms Is Now Open In California
http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2015/02/10/3621259/here-comes-the-sun/
"The Desert Sunlight Solar Farm — a 550-megawatt farm that is also one of the largest solar plants in the world — began operating in December 2014, but Monday marked the day it was officially dedicated by U.S. Interior Secretary Sally Jewell. Jewell said the project can provide enough energy to power more than 160,000 average California homes every year — a huge help for the state in meeting its goal to increase its renewable electricity use to 50 percent by 2030."
"The Desert Sunlight Solar Farm — a 550-megawatt farm that is also one of the largest solar plants in the world — began operating in December 2014, but Monday marked the day it was officially dedicated by U.S. Interior Secretary Sally Jewell. Jewell said the project can provide enough energy to power more than 160,000 average California homes every year — a huge help for the state in meeting its goal to increase its renewable electricity use to 50 percent by 2030."
Victory Scored in Nebraska Landowners' Fight Against Keystone XL
Victory Scored in Nebraska Landowners' Fight Against Keystone XL
"Nebraska landowner Jim Tarnick previously called TransCanada's use of eminent domain "just another bullying move by the foreign corporation that swears they are going to be a good neighbor. From the Kalamazoo to the Yellowstone rivers and all across the United States, tar sands are a horrible danger and threat that the President must reject," he said."
"Nebraska landowner Jim Tarnick previously called TransCanada's use of eminent domain "just another bullying move by the foreign corporation that swears they are going to be a good neighbor. From the Kalamazoo to the Yellowstone rivers and all across the United States, tar sands are a horrible danger and threat that the President must reject," he said."
Global Divestment Day Kicks Off With Call for 'Clean Energy Future'
Global Divestment Day Kicks Off With Call for 'Clean Energy Future'
"Climate activists worldwide mobilized Friday for what they're calling Global Divestment Day, which will see more than 400 actions and protests calling on top institutions to pull their financial support for coal, oil, and gas companies."
"Climate activists worldwide mobilized Friday for what they're calling Global Divestment Day, which will see more than 400 actions and protests calling on top institutions to pull their financial support for coal, oil, and gas companies."
New York Times: Those Who Deny Climate Science Are Not ‘Skeptics’
http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2015/02/13/3622819/new-york-times-skeptics-deniers/
"The New York Times has an excellent piece on why the people who spread disinformation about climate change are not “skeptics” — and why it’s no surprise they are called climate science “deniers"."
"The New York Times has an excellent piece on why the people who spread disinformation about climate change are not “skeptics” — and why it’s no surprise they are called climate science “deniers"."
GOP’s man-made idiocy: Mike Huckabee’s no scientist — or mathematician
GOP’s man-made idiocy: Mike Huckabee’s no scientist — or mathematician
"Last October, the Pentagon released a report calling climate change an “immediate threat” to national security, citing its contributions not only to terrorism, but to infectious disease, global poverty and humanitarian crises as well."
"Last October, the Pentagon released a report calling climate change an “immediate threat” to national security, citing its contributions not only to terrorism, but to infectious disease, global poverty and humanitarian crises as well."
Did the GOP Just Give Away $130 Billion of Public Property? | The Nation
Did the GOP Just Give Away $130 Billion of Public Property? | The Nation
"McCain and Flake pressed hard for this rip-off to be included in the Defense Authorization bill, even though it has nothing to do with defense."
"McCain and Flake pressed hard for this rip-off to be included in the Defense Authorization bill, even though it has nothing to do with defense."
Tucker Carlson Lies About Embassy Security And Green Energy
Tucker Carlson Lies About Embassy Security And Green Energy
"This is an idiotic means of denigrating President Obama's budget priorities by falsely comparing bananas to raisins. Of course Tucker's and Ben's biased figures come from the pro-oil and pro-pollution American Taxpayer Alliance."
"This is an idiotic means of denigrating President Obama's budget priorities by falsely comparing bananas to raisins. Of course Tucker's and Ben's biased figures come from the pro-oil and pro-pollution American Taxpayer Alliance."
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