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Green, Inc. author says big environmental groups have sold out to big business (www.grist.org) TMC

For my money, there's nothing more delicious than a book that lays bare the rot of a corrupted industry from an insider's perspective. In the hands of a skilled observer, the subject can spring to... More

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Submitted 6 minutes ago by klarajo on Sustain | 0 Comments |

On aerosols (www.grist.org) TMC

Dear Umbra, Love the column. Keep up the great stuff! A question: My co-workers and I are suspicious of buying spray cans, even though we know they no longer contain CFCs. We suspect that aerosol... More

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The G.O.R.E. Project: Heat Your Home with Geothermal Energy (www.chelseagreen.com) TMC

The following article has been adapted for the web from Natural Home Heating: The Complete Guide to Renewable Energy Options by Greg Pahl. I’m going to talk about magic. It’s miraculous to... More

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Submitted 11 minutes ago by klarajo on Sustain | 0 Comments |

Localvores Rejoice! 2008 Boasts Record Number of US Farmers’ Markets (www.chelseagreen.com) TMC

The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Services (AMS) division tracks the number of farmers’ markets operating in the United States. As the graph above shows, they are reporting that the number of... More

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Submitted 12 minutes ago by klarajo on Sustain | 0 Comments |

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Video: Sprouting Your Way through Winter (www.chelseagreen.com) TMC

Winter’s coming, and our gardens are growing empty. Once the snow covers our raised beds, and the ice makes our window boxes impossible, we turn to another method of personal food production... More

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Pentagon Hands Iraq Oil Deal to Shell (www.alternet.org) TMC

The U.S. government secretly facilitated dealings between Shell and the Iraqi Oil Ministry for no-bid contracts.

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Submitted 19 minutes ago by klarajo on Iraq | 0 Comments |

The Secret Lives of Contractors (www.alternet.org) TMC

A new documentary depicts the struggles of the abused, exploited, and invisible migrant workers employed by military contractors in Iraq. Last month, Iraqis commemorated the one-year anniversary... More

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Submitted 22 minutes ago by klarajo on Iraq | 0 Comments |

McCain's Kremlin Ties (www.thenation.com) TMC

Over the course of the presidential campaign, John McCain has repeatedly emphasized his willingness to stand up to Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin as proof that only he possesses the fortitude... More

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Submitted 4 days ago by klarajo on JohnMcCain | 0 Comments |

The Palin Fear Factor (www.motherjones.com) TMC

Commentary: Some voters are scared of the prospect of a black president. Can Obama convince them that they really should be petrified of a Palin vice presidency? In times of economic crisis, voters... More

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Submitted 4 days ago by klarajo on JohnMcCain | 0 Comments |

Politico: Biden Will Go Soft on Palin (www.truthdig.com) TMC

A campaign source tells the political rag that Joe Biden will avoid roughing up Sarah Palin during the debate Thursday, focusing his energies instead on John McCain. That might have something to do... More

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Submitted 4 days ago by klarajo on JohnMcCain | 0 Comments |

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