Reforming the Farm Bill Isn't Just About Money; It's About America's Health

Currently, the major share of the farm bill is allocated to food stamps and crop insurance. Redesigning the bill to support a fair and sustainable food system is an imperative domestic issue.

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Steven Chu Resignation: Energy Secretary Steps Down

Alex Marin in Energy 4 months ago

Chu announced in a letter that he'll leave the administration as soon as a successor is confirmed. Obama praised him for "moving American towards real energy independence."

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3 States Are Pushing a Bill to Require Teaching Climate Change Denial in Schools

Steve Horn in Climate Change 4 months ago

So far this year, Oklahoma, Colorado, and Arizona have all introduced similar legislative efforts to "balance" the teaching of climate science in schools. What makes them so similar?

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Tornadoes in Southeast: 8 States Confirm Tornado Touch Downs

Elena Sheppard in Weather 4 months ago

The storms are petering out but the damage from the severe storm that swept the Southeast is just being assessed.

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Tornado Warning LIVE: Severe Weather Storm Path, Damage, Updates

Elena Sheppard in Weather 4 months ago

Severe weather is expected across the eastern United States on Wednesday. Cities from Pensacola to Boston will be affected. LIVE updates on the storm here.