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E - THE ENVIRONMENTAL MAGAZINE THIS WEEK
August 18, 2013
WHAT WE'RE FOLLOWING
More Spills Shine Spotlight on Keystone
arkansas oil spill

The ruptured tar sands oil pipeline that spilled at least 12,000 barrels of Canadian tar sands oil in Mayflower, Arkansas, on March 29, is calling attention to the environmental dangers posed by the Keystone XL pipeline project which would carry the same heavy, crude oil…

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Concern Grows Over Fracking Public Lands
wildlands

On May 16, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced new rules for fracking - or hydraulic fracturing – on public lands that environmental groups say do not go far enough to protect public health. There are more than 1 million fracked wells across the U.S.…

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It's About More Than Jobs
Building a Sustainable Economy Requires Changes on Many Fronts

Recent research indicates that a green economy is a strong and inclusive one that will help the shift to an economy that is fairer, more sustainable and resilient. Author Ethan Pollack of the Economic Policy Institute outlines the benefits of a green economy in his paper

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IN OUR CURRENT ISSUE
It's in There
Up to 80% of All Processed Foods in the U.S. Are Made With Genetically Modified Organisms.

You can't tell if your bag of potato chips or box of cereal contains genetically modified ingredients based on the label, but chances are it does. Up to 80% of all processed foods in the U.S. are made with GMOs (genetically modified organisms). In other words, the corn…

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Sustainable Chef Michael Leviton
The Boston-Based Chef Discusses the Chefs Collaborative and What It Takes to Cook Sustainably

Chefs Collaborative, a nonprofit dedicated to building a more sustainable food supply by reaching out directly to chefs and sharing best practices, is releasing a cookbook paying homage to its many innovative members and delicious seasonal offerings. The Chefs Collaborative…

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The Green Movement's Meat Dilemma
A Review of This Is Hope: Green Vegans and the New Human Ecology by Will Anderson

In This Is Hope: Green Vegans and the New Human Ecology (Earth Books), author Will Anderson, founder of greenvegans.org, lays out the hard numbers: 67 billion farm animals used to produce meat; 700 million people worldwide depending on farmed animals for much of their…

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The Efficiency Nightmare
A Review of The Efficiency Trap: Finding a Better Way to Achieve a Sustainable Energy Future by Steve Hallett

In The Efficiency Trap: Finding a Better Way to Achieve a Sustainable Energy Future (Prometheus Books), author Steve Hallett challenges the almighty quest for efficiency, asking "What if the virtuous Prius driver consumes more energy than the jerk in the Hummer?"…

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EARTHTALK Q&A
Environmental Internships

Dear EarthTalk: I understand that there are many internships available at environmental organizations, some involving working outdoors, some year-round with expenses paid. Where do I find these?

– Jason Baar, Los Angeles, CA

Internships can provide professional…

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