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Last ones left in a toxic town.


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At the entrance to Treece, Kan., something strange happens: Mountains appear on the horizon. Except ...

'Close encounters' with gas well pollution.


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Living in the middle of a natural gas boom can be pretty unsettling. The area around the town of Sil ...

Steak or veggie burger: Which is greener?


2012-05-16T09:00-05:00
Is vegetarianism always better for the planet than eating meat? A lifelong vegetarian eats her first ...

Fracking pollution reduced through oversight, report finds.


2012-05-16T09:00-05:00
State oversight of gas drilling has been effective at reducing environmental problems in Pennsylvani ...

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Precautionary Action Prevents Harm

The precautionary approach looks at how we can prevent harm from environmental hazards. It is a “better safe than sorry” practice motivated by caution and prevention. Why ask “what level of harm is acceptable?” when we can prevent pollution and environmental destruction before it happens. The Center for Health, Environment & Justice’s BE SAFE campaign is a nationwide initiative to build support for the precautionary approach. [Read more]

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May 5, 2012 Cape Fear moms are fearless advocates for their children’s health - Over the we... [Link]
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May 5, 2012 Newspapers Get Support In Fighting Fracking Secrecy - The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette an... [Link]
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May 2, 2012 Fracking Rally in Washington, DC 7/28 - The “Stop the Frack Attack,” rally wi... [Link]