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Rehabilitation of Mangrove Forests Destroyed by Toxic Chemicals During War in South Vietnam

By Dr. Vo Quy, with the Centre for Natural Resources and Environmental Studies (CRES) Vietnam National University.

(HANOI, Viet Nam) - The war has ended for 38 years.

Agent Orange Dump Site Is Oregon Desert`s Toxic Legacy

Back in '76, Oregon’s DEQ pushed 25-thousand crushed barrels of chemicals – the prime ingredients of Agent Orange – notorious for its use during the Vietnam War, into unlined trenches, then shoved dirt on top.

(PORTLAND, OR) - One of the most toxic dumps in Oregon remains in legal limbo.

Toxic Exposure of Marines, Murder and Government Cover-up

New book explores MCAS El Toro Superfund Site and related mysteries.

(SALEM) - A Few Good Men, Too Many Chemicals, published on Amazon's Kindle on May 4th, is the result of a three year investigation by Tim King and Robert O’Dowd of Salem-News.com.

The subject explores the environmental contamination at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) El Toro, California, and Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

Strong Words in Vietnam`s Letter Over Dow Chemical as Olympic Sponsor

Len Aldis calls letter "brilliant" and notes that the Vietnamese government calls Dow out for Agent Orange that caused many hundreds of thousands of people with deformities among the Vietnamese.

(LONDON / HANOI) - There is rarely 'good news' on the Agent Orange front, however today there is news that is promising.

Blog, Blog, Blog Eat Blog

Are blogs online killing fields or internet wildernesses sprouting free speech?

(LAGUNA BEACH, CA) - What with all of the social media possibilities, it’s pretty much impossible to find anyone you know that doesn’t have and/or browse some type of online communication venue.

There are those who not only have their own interface (blog sites), ones they control, but post comments at the sites of others.

New Study Predicts Frack Fluids Can Migrate to Aquifers Within Years

Much of the debate about the environmental risks of gas drilling has centered on the risk that spills could pollute surface water or that structural failures would cause wells to leak.

(WASHINGTON DC ProPublica) - A new study has raised fresh concerns about the safety of gas drilling in the Marcellus Shale.

Keystone XL Pipeline: The Really Really Really Big Lie

“If you tell a lie big enough and keep repeating it, people will eventually come to believe it.” Dr. Josef Goebbels, Nazi Propagandist.

(LAGUNA BEACH, CA) - The US Chamber of Commerce sent out an email blast on Friday, April 20th urging all Americans to petition the White House directly regarding the Keystone XL Pipeline.

It is filled to the brim with deception and avails itself heavily of the two quoted concepts above.

A Morning of Grace, Spirit, Hope, and Endless Caring

The beauty and strength of American women; the Gold Star Wives of America Inc.

(LOS ANGELES) - On April 21, 2012, I was very fortunate to be the guest of the Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. during their 64th Annual South West Region

Extractive Industries Monitoring Training for Afghan Journalists

The aim is to develop interest within journalist community to take active part in monitoring of natural resources revenues.

(KABUL, Afghanistan) - One of the viable sources of revenues to replace the aid money in post 2014 era in Afghanistan is the mineral resources of the country.

Government began developing the sector and has been tendering major concessions.

News - Magazines/Recycled Paper - One Publication`s Switch to Recycled Paper Highlighted in New Video

“Poets & Writers: Green Printing and Beyond” goes green.

(NEW YORK CITY) - The new short video “Poets & Writers: Green Printing and Beyond” explores how the magazine decided to use recycled paper.

This decision influenced a comprehensive greening strategy for its organization; Poets & Writers Magazine, is an award-winning bimonthly.