January

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Consequences of Overusing Antibiotics

EarthTalk® From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine

Climate Change: Developed Countries Put World at Risk

Original source: The Guardian

Bird, Fish Kills Quite Common - and That's the Problem

Original source: The Atlanta Progressive News

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Coal Operators Organize Rally for Mountain Top Removal in Charleston, WV

The Environmental Protection Agency has vetoed the permit for the  Logan County, WV Spruce Number One mine – a symbol of the debate over mountain top removal mining that has been embroiled in litigation since 1998.In the wake of the defeat of significant carbon reduction by Republican filibusters of the energy bill last session, the Environmental Protection Agency has become more aggressive on doing something about climate change dangers posed by, among other culprits, carbon polluting coal.

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Renew Tax Credit for Energy Efficiency

EarthTalk® From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: A number of federal energy efficiency related tax incentives expired at the end of 2010.

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World's Fisheries Overexploited and Depleted

EarthTalk® From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: What is being done to enable ocean fish populations to rebound after being so over-fished? Are nations coming together on this in any way?  -- Deborah Kay, Milford, CT

Can Tobacco be Organic?

EarthTalk® From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that organic tobacco production is booming in the U.S.? And are cigarettes made from organic tobacco any healthier for smokers?  -- Nanci R., Petaluma, CA