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Is Disinformation the Same as Misinformation?
They’re not the same. One happens by accident. The other is deliberate–often strategic.
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Food Security and Population
One billion people lack adequate access to food. To address this, we need smart changes to the food system—not false solutions.
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The Truth about Tyson
For too long, Tyson Foods has gotten away with putting farmers out of business, exploiting workers, poisoning our water and land, and gouging consumers.
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What is Sustainable Agriculture?
There’s a transformation taking place on farms across the United States.
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Diesel Engines & Public Health
With mounting evidence that diesel exhaust poses major health hazards, reducing diesel pollution has become a public priority.
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Each Country's Share of CO2 Emissions
Which 20 countries emit the most carbon dioxide? This table shows data compiled by the Energy Information Agency, which estimates carbon dioxide emissions from all sources of fossil fuel burning and consumption.
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Tropical Deforestation and Global Warming
Tropical deforestation accounts for less than 10 percent of the world's global warming pollution. Protecting forests helps to fight global warming, protect biodiversity, and promote sustainable development.
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What Is Ethylene Oxide (EtO)?
An explainer page about the health threats posed by Ethylene Oxide (EtO) to workers and communities
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How Energy Storage Works
One of the keys to achieving high levels of renewable energy on the grid is the ability to store electricity and use it at a later time.
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COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ
As COVID-19 vaccines become more widely available, it's important to have access to reliable scientific information. Here are answers to the most common questions.
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Drought and Climate Change
Learn about the different types of drought, the many factors that contribute to their development, and how climate change can have a significant effect on many of them.
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The Clean Power Plan
Analysis and information on the EPA's Clean Power Plan.