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- Americans don’t trust climate change science because of fossil fuel industry’s disinformation Thu, 3 Dec 15, 6:00amThat is the finding of a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science that analyzed 20 years' worth of data. Led by ExxonMobil and the Koch family foundations, the study, titled "Corporate...
- Berkeley Could Soon Require Global Warming Stickers on Gas Pumps Fri, 20 Jun 14, 3:00amTaking a page from the successful fight against Big Tobacco, Berkeley, California could soon become the first American city to require that its gas pumps are affixed with stickers warning drivers that burning gasoline exacerbates climate...
- FDA Proposes New E-Cigarette Regulations That Ban Sales to Minors Tue, 29 Apr 14, 10:00pmLast week the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a 241-page proposal that would for the first time impose federal regulations on the use of battery-powered electronic cigarettes -- a booming industry that is seen...
- Jason Ruff Fashions Cool Sneakers from Recycled Cigarette Cartons Sat, 26 Oct 13, 3:04amBranding is an art that disguises human desire and indulgence as necessity. To this end, artist Jason Ruff constructs high-end sneakers reminiscent of the 80's and 90's out of cigarette cartons to represent the unobtainable...
- Brown University Joins Growing Movement to Divest from Fossil Fuels Sat, 11 May 13, 2:21amAs a college student, you would hope to attend an institution that values enlightened ideals and sound investments. However, at many universities across the country, portions of large endowments have long been used to support...
- Flame Retardant Manufacturers Rely on Fear, Tobacco Industry Tactics Tue, 8 May 12, 4:40amFlame retardants are abundant in household furniture, despite the fact that they only delay fires by a few seconds and the inhalation of such chemicals often kills victims before an actual fire...