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The Drugs in Canada's Drinking Water Are Affecting the Fish
It's not enough to get humans high, but the fish are probably tripping tiny balls.
Colombian Military Chopper Destroyed, Killing 4, in Rising Rebel Attacks on Oil Targets
The Black Hawk helicopter was carrying soldiers to safeguard a pipeline that had been struck by the FARC rebel group when a mine beneath it was reportedly detonated remotely.
The Chevron Tapes: Video Shows Oil Giant Allegedly Covering Up Amazon Contamination
Footage released by an environmental group seems to show workers associated with Chevron finding contaminated soil in areas that it claimed were already clean, illustrating alleged fraudulent activity.
Massive Explosion in Zhangzhou, China Highlights Chemical Plant Risks
The explosion is the second at the facility in less than two years and comes amidst protests elsewhere in China over the construction of chemical plants and concerns over contamination.
Drinking Breast Milk From the Internet Is a Bad Idea
Why not to buy bodily fluids off a random stranger you met online.
The Breast Milk Black Market Is Strong in the Bodybuilding Community
Despite the risks of disease and bacterial contamination, some bodybuilders are turning to internet-sourced human breast milk in hopes of getting extra-ripped.
Quebec Just Shut the Door on Shale Gas Development (For Now)
After years of debate and two environmental studies, Quebec's government has decided not to allow shale oil and gas extraction.
Shell May Back Out of a $90 Million Settlement With a Contaminated LA Suburb
A Los Angeles Superior Court Judge said he might not allow the deal to remain confidential, leading the oil company to withdraw its application for a settlement.
A Contaminated Lake Is Poisoning a Thai Village
The fluoride-filled water in the rural town of Ban Mae Toen has caused brain damage and deformities, including massive goiters, in many residents.
The Irish Are Protesting Because They Don't Want to Pay to Drink Crappy Water
The announcement that the Irish would have to start paying for their water stirred up protests against European Union–imposed austerity and has led to confrontations with the police.
Seriously Though, Why Are All These Salmonella Outbreaks Happening?
Lately, the news seems to be clogged up with stinky situations: salmonella outbreaks. But how and why do these outbreaks occur, and who is to blame for our intestinal disasters, especially with the Food Safety Modernization Act in play?
If There Are Microbes on Mars, We Might Have Put Them There
Microbes stick to spacecraft, but are they hardy enough to survive the journey?