Tuesday, February 17, 2015

February 17 News Update

Scientists warn of 'mega-drought' risk in western US
Nations agree draft text for deal to fight climate change
China wind power capacity jumps to record high
Things to know about the federal government's nuke dump
UN climate blueprint agreed in Geneva
Documents reveal extent of stealth fracking in Gulf of Mexico
Delhi Wakes Up to Air Pollution Problem It Can’t Ignore *
India Blocked an Activist From Traveling to Britain *

Oil train derails in West Virginia
Train derailment sends crude oil cars into Kanawha River; explosions erupt


USW leader: U.S. refinery strike could spread over safe staffing

Gov. Scott Walker’s Higher Education Budget Ignites Backlash *
Taps Start to Run Dry in Brazil’s Largest City *
Turks boycott schools, protest to demand secular education
Golan's workers claim win after six-month strike
Waiting for justice and jobs in Boone County, West Virginia
'Threat of War Is Higher than in the Cold War'
States Increasing Taxes for the Poor and Cutting Them for the Affluent *
Obama to Intervene in Dispute at West Coast Ports *
Bills in Washington State Seek to End Use of Coal *
Threatened Smelt Touches Off Battles in California’s Endless Water Wars *
Aid to Needy Often Excludes the Poorest in America *
VW recognizes anti-UAW worker group ACE at Tennessee plant
West Virginia workers rally on statehouse steps
Ottawa drops back-to-work legislation as CP Rail, union end strike
Killing in Washington State Offers ‘Ferguson’ Moment for Hispanics *
Hurricane Sandy Victims Say Damage Reports Were Altered *


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