Organic Farming Promotes Biodiversity
In the largest study of its kind ever conducted, researchers have found that organic farming increases biodiversity. Scientists compared conventional[…]
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Selling Out Our Students’ Health: Atkins Scores a Fat Deal With the NEA
by Jacqueline Domac "A" is for "Atkins"? Maybe, if you ask the National Education Association (NEA). The teachers' group recently[…]
Read moreTrick or Treat, America
As we reckon time these days, it's near midnight on October 31 in the year 2004. Some would say it's[…]
Read moreRussian Duma Votes for Ratification of Kyoto Protocol
On October 22nd, Environmental Defense president Fred Krupp called the vote by the Russian Duma to ratify the Kyoto Protocol[…]
Read moreCongressmen Applauded for Taking Action to Protect Captive Wildlife
On October 8, The Fund for Animals and The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) praised Congressmen Sam Farr[…]
Read moreThe NAACP Formalizes Partnership With Pfizer To Advance Health Of African Americans
On October 19th, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) announced that its three-year, $1 million partnership[…]
Read moreNAACP Chairman Warns Against Weakening Community Reinvestment
Julian Bond, Chairman, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Board of Directors, said proposed changes in the[…]
Read moreNAACP Applauds Federal Court Decision To Uphold Voting By Provisional Ballots In Michigan
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) landed a victory when the Federal Court ruled that individuals[…]
Read moreNAACP Questions Timing Of IRS Examination Of Tax Exempt Status
On October 29th, The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) raised questions about the timing of an[…]
Read moreCities Conceal Hazardous Lead Levels In Municipal Water
The Washington Post reports that cities across the U.S. have been allowed to hide water test results that show dangerous[…]
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