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Down To Earth archive for March 31, 2009

TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2009

Tuesday Video/Dear Science: John Shimkus

Illinois Representative John Shimkus recently explained to the House Subcommittee on Energy and Environment that environmental regulations are unnecessary because of Genesis and Matthew and only God will decide when the world ends. (Meanwhile, the Red River floods.) It’s uncomfortable to watch like William Jennings…

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“Superfund: In the Eye of the Storm"

The Silver Valley Community Resource Center is asking supporters to check out a new report from The Center For Health, Environment, and Justice. Titled, “Superfund: In The Eye of the Storm,” it reveals bailouts and climate change are damaging toxic waste sites and burdening the…

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More proposed state budget cuts

The new cuts will seriously undermine the poor in the state, and it seems like only constitutionally protected items are safe. But the environment took a massive hit. Below is a press release from the Washington Environmental Council. The proposed state budget would: Leave our…

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