Environment

Nov 29, 2012
Livestock falling ill in fracking regions
Livestock on farms near oil-and-gas drilling operations nationwide have been quietly falling sick and dying. While scientists have yet to isolate cause and effect, many suspect chemicals used in drilling and hydrofracking operations are poisoning animals through the air, water or soil.
Elizabeth Royte
- Environment
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Nov 27, 2012
Are we ready for post-modern farming?
Twentieth-century agriculture was built on cheap oil. Maybe it’s time for an information-age rethink.
Jon Miller
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Nov 22, 2012
This is your Thanksgiving on climate change
How will your turkey day staples fare in a warming world?
Mother Jones
- Environment
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Nov 13, 2012
China's new leaders face growing concerns from Chinese eaters
As the country strains to meet its growing food needs, consumers insist that the government not cut corners.
Mary Kay Magistad
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Nov 13, 2012
China strains to satisfy growing demand for meat
China’s growing appetite for meat and dairy is driving big changes in everything from farming to food safety.
Mary Kay Magistad

Cassandra Herrman
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- Food for 9 Billion
- Environment
- Health and Welfare
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Nov 12, 2012
Swept in by a hurricane, climate change set to return to Washington
After two years as the new third rail of American politics, climate change is poised for a return to Capitol Hill. In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy and this summer’s drought, the political atmosphere seems to have changed. Washington observers say the cost of extreme weather is too big and obvious to be ignored.
Brandon Keim
- Environment
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Nov 01, 2012
A look at overlooked issues this election
This week The I Files features stories highlighting issues that seem to have gotten short shrift in the presidential campaign, including the environment, immigration and gay rights.
Amanda Pike
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Oct 30, 2012
The world is fat – now what?
The global obesity crisis is gradually pushing its way into the public's consciousness. Our response is still a work in progress.
Jon Miller
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Oct 29, 2012
Greece's diet crisis
As Greeks abandon their traditional foods, obesity rates soar.
Jon Miller
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- Food for 9 Billion
- Environment
- Health and Welfare
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Oct 25, 2012
Treasure Island sites safe from radiation, health officials say
State health officials have declared day care and youth centers, ballfields, some residential backyards and other sites on Treasure Island safe from radiation in response to fears about the area’s nuclear past.
Matt Smith
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- The Bay Citizen
- Environment
- Health and Welfare
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