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These are Dark Days for Bearers of Truth
"It is dangerous to be right in matters on which the established authorities are wrong." -Voltaire Common Dreams Bradley Manning: 35 years in military prison. Edward Snowden: Political refugee in Russia. Looks like Voltaire is more timely than ever. Whistleblowers and journalists are being hunted down in all corners of the globe for exposing grave and illegal government activities—the targeting of innocent civilians on the battlefield, massive surveillance operations, torture. They are being pursued for bringing you the truth.
KEYSTONE XL: TransCanada Acknowledges Oil Sands Crude Could Sink if Spilled
E&E Publishing In comments released yesterday by the State Department, TransCanada Corp. acknowledged a possibility that opponents of Keystone XL have long used against the project: The heavy oil sands crude that would run through the controversial pipeline, if spilled in water, could sink below the surface. Details here.
Save British Columbia's Fish Lake From an Open-Pit Mine!
Dear Larry, There is only a week left to have your say on Taseko’s proposed open-pit mine at pristine Fish Lake, a sacred place of ceremony and gathering for the Tsilqhot’in people and the heart of a watershed that supports unique rainbow trout, at-risk grizzly bears, and sustainable local economies that respect the ecosystem. Take action.