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Did Lax Zoning Lead to Texas Plant Explosion Carnage?

When the West Fertilizer Co plant exploded last week in Texas, it severely damaged homes and schools located in close proximity to the property, and killed dozens of people. Markos Moulitsas blames lax zoning standards for putting lives at risk.

April 23, 2013 - Daily Kos

The Fire Next Time?

If climate change is behind the horrific brush fires in Australia, then North Americans should be concerned about climatic changes killing off their own forests.

February 10, 2009 - Daily Kos

Biden Bodes Well for Rail

Transit supporters may have reason to rejoice in the selection of Sen. Joe Biden as Obama's V.P. pick.

August 26, 2008 - Daily Kos

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