Friday, February 22, 2013

Washington Governor: Radioactive Waste Leaking From Nuclear Site

February 22, 2013
Six underground tanks that hold a brew of radioactive and toxic waste at the nation's most contaminated nuclear site are leaking, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced Friday. Continue reading...
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EVANGELINE LILLY
Climate Choice
If oil workers could choose, would they choose to work in toxic environments with damaging chemicals, or would they choose to work surrounded by clean air? If people had a choice, what would that choice be? Continue reading...
PETER POSCHEN
Environmental Sustainability Is Not a Job Killer
As the impact of climate change increases, so does the awareness that we need to transform the global economy to make it greener and more sustainable. But what will it cost? Is it something developing countries, the worst hit by climate change, can afford? Continue reading...
ARIANNA HUFFINGTON
Huffington This Week: Dangerous Substances
In this week's issue, Lynne Peeples puts the spotlight on one of the rarely-discussed dangers facing soldiers in war zones: exposure to contaminated environments. And Ryan Grim and Ryan Reilly wade into the battle over medical marijuana, against the backdrop of our nation's decades-long and disastrous drug war. Continue reading...
SARAH SPITZ
Gleaning Program Provides Fresh Produce to the Needy
On this particular winter Wednesday, 26 labeled boxes containing 554 pounds of apples, citrus, salad greens, kale, squash, garlic, turnips, cucumbers and radishes have been collected by friendly volunteers wearing hats and aprons that say "Food Forward." Continue reading...
DANIEL KLEIN
Don't Take Your Cup of Coffee for Granted
This summer I had the good fortune of taking a trip with a team of Equal Exchange employees to Bahuaja-Sonene Naitonal Park and the coffee growing towns that surround this protected area. Watch these videos to see what goes into each cup of coffee you drink. Continue reading...


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