BREAKING: UK Government backtracks on fracking - Green Living - Environment - The Independent

A welcome reflection about the full-steam-ahead race to frack wherever and as soon as possible may be the sign that this hopelessly water contaminating process to drill for shale gas is finally pausing.

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Never forget that Bradley Manning, and not gay marriage, is the issue

Outstanding  UK-based Australian journalist John Pilger contrasts Obama's sudden conversion to same-sex marriage with his failure to support the human rights of Bradley Manning, the Iraqis, the Palestinians, the Afghans etc etc.

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How badly has fracking polluted drinking water in Dimock, Pennsylvania

The trouble started in 2008, when the wells used by several Dimock families were contaminated with methane. In 2009, fracking firm Cabot Oil & Gas was fined by state regulators for contaminating the wells with methane while fracking underground. Cabot routinely denies cau …

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Australian Labor - 'C' word scrubbed right out of its latest carbon tax ads

The Australian Gillard Labor Government has mounted a $36.1 million TV advertisement campaign to promote its latest hand-outs to poor or middle income Australians - but it doesn't mention that these are actually compensation for their newly-imposed Carbon Tax. i.e. taking with on …

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(Photo) Mother Breastfeeding Her 3-Year-Old Son on TIME Magazine Cover Shocks

The headline reads, "Are You Mom enough?" But if that wasn't enough to fan the flames of the Mommy Wars, there's the photo that goes with it: A pretty young woman wearing skinny jeans and a tank top, nursing her nearly 4-year-old son. It's meant to illustrate a story about Dr.  …

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Violent racial attacks on Indian & Chinese university students in Australia

Chinese student in Australia: "It is easy to see why Australian youth might perceive us as wealthy.

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Connecticut to Become 17th Medical Marijuana State

The Connecticut Senate gave final approval to a medical marijuana bill early Saturday morning, and Gov. Dannel Malloy (D) said in a statement later that same day that he will sign it.  

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Making Chemical Giants Happy and Wealthy at Our Financial, Health, and Environmental Expense

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BREAKING: Support for Fracking from UK Environment Agency head Lord Smith; claim is fracking produces clean energy and is environmentally safe

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