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Four Visions For Reconstructing The Big Easy

A collection of environmental, political, and academic leaders share their unique visions for reconstructing the Big Easy post-Katrina.

6 November 2005 - 11:00am

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The Legacy of 'Silent Spring' 43 Years Later

Forty-three years ago, Rachel Carson became the unlikely founder of the radical ecology movement. Her message is even more powerful today, writes columnist John Burnside.

1 November 2005 - 1:00pm

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Bush's Odd Decisions After Katrina Will Leave Deep Scars

After the flood waters have receeded, Odd decisions by the Bush administration reagarding the rebuilding effort will make Katrina hurt again, say Neil Peirce.

1 November 2005 - 12:00pm

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Is It Safe To Return To New Orleans?

Amid all the talk of rebuilding the city, the very real threat of toxic air is getting little attention.

20 October 2005 - 9:00am

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Rebuilding New Orleans Without The Poor

Are developers seeking to rebuild New Orleans planning to develop a new, whiter and richer city?

28 September 2005 - 11:00am

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The United States of Wal-Mart

In his irreverent new book, journalist John Dicker reveals the super-high social costs of Wal-Mart's super-low prices.

22 September 2005 - 11:00am

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Stranded In The Wake Of Disaster

Over 200,000 people without cars in New Orleans had no way out of the city in Katrina's wake.

22 September 2005 - 6:00am

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Kunstler On The Long Emergency and New Orleans

Will New Orleans and the devastated region around it be rebuilt on the hollow premise of cheap oil and suburban sprawl?

9 September 2005 - 7:00am

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The Best Green Schools In The U.S.

Alternet recently used LEED criteria as an example to cite the top 10 environmentally-friendly schools.

27 August 2005 - 7:00am

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Author Explores Collapse of Old Civilizations

The author of "Guns, Germs and Steel" turns his attentions to ancient civilizations -- and what modern society can learn from their collapse.

12 July 2005 - 6:00am

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PBS Documentary On Small Town Divisions

"The Fire Next Time" deals with how talk radio divided a small town already suffering from economic and community woes dealing with land use.

8 July 2005 - 6:00am

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How To Value Community In The Wake Of Kelo Vs. New London

An editor outlines a plan that would allow for concessions to be made to long-standing members of the community in case of government displacement.

8 July 2005 - 5:00am

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Why Enviromentalism Doesn't Work In Urban Areas

The environmental movement makes no plans for economic development -- something that is vital for environmental growth in inner-city communities.

18 May 2005 - 8:00am

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Wal-Mart's Green Program

For less than 1% of its 2004 profit, Wal-Mart has managed to boost its environmental image and receive media congratulations.

24 April 2005 - 11:00am

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The Other Side Of Takings: Givings

What if the public were compensated for the increase in land value that results from public actions?

21 April 2005 - 9:00am

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Bush's Retro Energy Policy

Arianna Huffington analyzes the Bush administration's energy policy.

25 March 2005 - 8:00am

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Wal-Mart Is Upsetting The Gods In Mexico

The big box store has set up shop in the shadow of the Pyramid of the Sun in San Juan Teotihuacan.

15 March 2005 - 6:00am

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Anti-Bush Backlash Among Property Owners, Ranchers

Ranchers, hunters and rural property owners are unhappy with the Bush administration's natural gas drilling policies.

30 September 2004 - 8:00am

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What's Missing At The Republican Convention?

None of the speeches at the Republican convention have mentioned the environment. Sunny Lewis analyzes Republican Party platform's stance on environmental issues.

2 September 2004 - 8:00am

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