Stories by Susanne Rust

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Utility Company's 'Green' Program Misleads Taxpayers Into Thinking They're Helping To Preserve Forests

Posted on: Jun 20, 2011, Source: California Watch

Thousands of PG&E customers are effectively paying twice to "save" the same Mendocino County forests.

Google Earth Tool Shows Alarming Proximity of Nuclear Power Plants to Populated Areas

Posted on: May 31, 2011, Source: California Watch

Just how close are these plants to people? Two-thirds of the world’s 211 power plants each have more than 172,000 people living within a 19-mile radius.

Radiation From Japan's Nuclear Meltdown Finds Its Way Into California's Milk

Posted on: Apr 6, 2011, Source: California Watch

Experts say the government isn't telling the public the whole story about the risks of radioactive milk.

Studies Show Flame Retardants Seep Into Children and Pregnant Women

Posted on: Jun 23, 2010, Source: California Watch

Researcher says 'shocking' levels of flame retardants found in children's blood may stunt growth and lead to lower intelligence.