August 14 News Update

The Dangerous Misuse of Our Most Valuable Resource
Fifteen U.S. states seek to block EPA carbon rule
Toxic plume threatens Lake Powell
Puerto Rico faces water crisis
Oil storage tanks filled to levels not seen in 80 years
Drought conditions force San Joaquin Hatchery to evacuate fish
Air pollution killing 4,000 in China a day, US study finds

Oregon’s largest union targeted in class action
Fidel Castro says US owes Cuba millions
Behind Puerto Rico's Debt, Corporations That Drain Profits from the Island
Santa Clara County approves 4-year labor contract with one of county's largest unions
Labor Board Decision Could Mean Big Changes For Temp Workers, Contractors
Activists protest Maryland telling U.S. when illegal immigrants leave jail
Chemical experts assess China blast site after 50 killed
Conn. court rules death penalty unconstitutional

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