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January
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
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.
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.
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