Three years after the Fukushima nuclear catastrophe hit our TV screens, Paul Mobbs examines the still unfolding global disaster - and the motives of politicians whose love of nuclear power is stronger, than it is wise.
… Fukushima meltdown continues around the world … Paul Mobbs | 12th March 2013 News Japan USA UK Nuclear Power Radiation Energy fukushima-water-sampling.png Three years after …
The US's 'dash to frack' for oil or gas, which has transformed the country's energy market, is seriously depleting and contaminating aquifers and surface water supplies, writes Valerie Brown. The choice facing America is plain - energy, or water?
Fracking boom depletes, pollutes US water supplies Valerie Brown | 20th June 2013 News Water USA Fracking Pollution Waste fracking_site_in_warren_center_pa-cut.jpg The US's 'dash to frack' for oil or …
The shutoff of water to thousands of Detroit residents, the proposed privatization of the water system, and the diversion of the system's revenue to banks are possible, writes Pete Dolak, because water - the most basic human need - has become a means to extract profit from the City's people.
Detroit: what happens when water is a commodity, not a human right Pete Dolack | 19th August 2013 Comment USA Water Economics Finance dwb-shu-on-megaphone-cut.jpg The Detroit Water Brigade crew help …
"Extraordinary pricing opportunities will lower utility costs by an estimated $53 million in the first year and even more thereafter."
Oklahoma goes for Wind Oliver Tickell | 22nd October 2013 News Wind Energy Power USA Oklahoma Renewables "Extraordinary pricing opportunities will lower utility costs by an estimated $53 million in …
Jeffrey St.Clair investigates the shooting of wolves on the boundaries of the Yellowstone National Park, and discovers a toxic mix of politics, blood lust and wilful abandonment of the rule of law.
Sacrificial Wolves of Yellowstone Jeffrey St. Clair | 29th October 2013 News Natural World Hunting Wolves USA yellowstone-wolf.png Jeffrey St.Clair investigates the shooting of wolves on the …
The return of the wolf to the USA's Northern Rockies has brought out some dark undercurrents in American culture and history. A spineless political establishment has fallen into line.
Wolf slaughter is un-American William Gibson | 4th November 2013 News Natural World Wolves Hunting KKK USA kkk-wolves.png The return of the wolf to the USA's Northern Rockies has brought out some …
Fort Collins and Lafayette are the targets of lawsuits by Colorado frackers, who claim that local bans on fracking within City boundaries violate State laws.
Frackers sue Colorado frack-free cities The Ecologist | 4th November 2013 News Fracking USA Fort Collins and Lafayette are the targets of lawsuits by Colorado frackers, who claim that local bans on …
Biomass electricity in the UK = clear-cutting of ancient swamp forests + bulldozing of traditional communities' lands + deprived UK communities bearing the brunt of toxic emissions.
… Biomass electricity in the UK = clear-cutting of ancient swamp forests + … of traditional communities' lands + deprived UK communities bearing the brunt of toxic … of Understanding to supply pellets to the UK biomass company MGT Power. MGT holds …
A new study finds that radioactive Iodine from Fukushima has caused a significant increase in hypothyroidism among babies in California, 5,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean.
… Fukushima fallout damaged thyroid glands of … November 2013 News Nuclear Power Radiation Fukushima USA Health baby-feet.png A new study finds that radioactive Iodine from Fukushima has caused a significant increase in …
Marie Mason is five years into a 22-year sentence for participating in non-violent - but highly destructive - actions with the Earth Liberation Front. David Rovics met with her at the Carswell Federal Women's Prison in Fort Worth, Texas.
The Ecoterrorist and me David Rovics | 10th December 2013 Comment Direct Action USA marie-mason.png Marie Mason is five years into a 22-year sentence for participating in non-violent - but highly …
Few groups have done more to further the US conservative agenda - and harm progressive causes - than the American Legislative Exchange Council, or ALEC. But as Ben Whitford reports, civil society is fighting back.
… a letter-writing campaign to press Duke Energy - thought to be queasy about some …