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Washington, DC May 23, 2013 — The federal agency responsible for ensuring independent monitoring of U.S. fishing fleets has agreed to review its safety procedures, training and related policies in response to complaints from Fisheries Observers filed...

May 20, 2013 - On March 29 ExxonMobil, the most profitable company in the world, spilled at least 210,000 gallons of tar sands crude oil from an underground pipeline in Mayflower, Arkansas. The pipeline was carrying tar sands oil from Canada, which flo...

Alexandria, Virginia. May 22, 2013 - Conservationists are denouncing yesterday's decision by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) to ignore public concerns, advisory panel recommendations, and scientific evidence by voting to weaken ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. May 22, 2013 - Ready to hit the road this summer? Before you go, the California Energy Commission has some driving tips to help you save fuel. Memorial Day weekend is the traditional kickoff to the summer driving season in Californi...

May 22, 2013 - Today sees the launch of the "Global Rendition System" database and interactive map – the most comprehensive resource so far created illustrating the CIA's programme of renditions and secret prisons as part of the 'war on terror'. On...

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. May 22, 2013 - The world premiere of the film "Ordinary Extraordinary Junco: Remarkable Biology From a Backyard Bird" -- a fascinating science documentary developed by biologists at Indiana University about one of North America's most...

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Washington, DC May 22, 2013 — The federal government's plan to remove the gray wolf from the protections of the Endangered Species Act, as detailed by a draft Federal Register notice posted today by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (...

OAKLAND, Calif. May 22, 2013 - Misleading of investors and corruption are just two of the deceitful tactics believed to be employed by New York-based agribusiness company Herakles Farms as it attempts to clear tens of thousands of hectares of Camerooni...