Category Archives: Environment

Kerry Pledges to Fight Bush on Alaska Oil

Posted on March 13, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Kerry Pledges to Fight Bush on Alaska Oil San Francisco Chronicle by Marc Sandalow, Washington Bureau Chief Washington – Sen. John Kerry pledged Thursday to lead the fight against [the Bush administration's] proposal to drill for oil in the Alaska … Continue reading →

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Destroying Organic Agriculture in Iowa

Posted on March 12, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Destroying Organic Agriculture in Iowa by Jeffrey M. Smith, author of Seeds of Deception Iowa Bills Fight GM Free Zones and Farmer Choice $$$ -Organic agriculture is the only sector bounding ahead at a double digit growth rate. Iowa has … Continue reading →

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The Wal-Mart Tax-and-Squeeze

Posted on March 12, 2005 by Trish Nelson

The Wal-Mart Tax-and-Squeeze Democratic Underground By Joel S. Hirschhorn No other company has faced so much passionate grassroots opposition to its expansion across America… for its destruction of open space, exploitation of workers here and abroad, destruction of domestic manufacturing … Continue reading →

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The Suicide Gene: A Political Drama Coming Soon to the Des Moines State Capitol

Posted on March 11, 2005 by bfialindathieman

The Suicide Gene: A Political Drama Coming Soon to the Des Moines State Capitol National Coalition of Organized Women Representative Mark Kuhn (D-Floyd) is playing the part of David in a behemoth battle play against the Giant Biotech industry, … Continue reading →

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CIGARETTE TAX?…YOU BET’CHA! $4 A PACK

Posted on March 6, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

CIGARETTE TAX?…YOU BET'CHA! $4 A PACK by Molly Regan Month after month I have put off writing about smoking. It is one of the most difficult addictions to stop. I know. I smoked off and on for 20 years. Most … Continue reading →

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Willie Nelson Markets Biodiesel Fuel

Posted on March 5, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Willie Nelson Markets Biodiesel Fuel jimhightower.com [There is a] a clean-burning alternative fuel that Willie Nelson is helping to market through a new company called Willie Nelson Biodiesel. What is it? It's essentially vegetable oil, mainly soybean oil, though … Continue reading →

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LEAF BURNING CAN CHOKE YOU UP

Posted on February 27, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

LEAF BURNING CAN CHOKE YOU UP “Are the Stars out Tonight ?…I don't know if it's Cloudy or Bright….'Cause I only have Eyes for You”….And so the song goes. But, it could be that the reason you cannot see is … Continue reading →

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INSTEAD OF CHLORINE, AEROSOLS OR ROUNDUP

Posted on February 20, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

INSTEAD OF CHLORINE, AEROSOLS, OR ROUNDUP Many of the CLEANING AGENTS we use are toxic to our lungs, skin & eyes. The spray applied to your lawn to stop dandelions or crabgrass is usually just a bottled form of the … Continue reading →

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Action Alert: Terminate the Terminator Gene

Posted on February 14, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Action Alert: Terminate the Terminator Gene Organic Consumers Association Contributed by Douglas Narveson Sign Petition to United Nations Consumer, farmer, and environmental organizations across the globe are mobilizing to stop the legalization and commercialization of the controversial Terminator Gene … Continue reading →

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IOWANS ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY AIR POLLUTION

Posted on February 6, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

IOWANS ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY AIR POLLUTION PARICULATES POLLUTED IOWA AIR Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star, How I Wonder What You Are…Up Above The World So High, Like A Diamond In The Sky….That is, of course, if you can see it. Tuesday, … Continue reading →

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