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The Latest Oxymoron: Oxfam Teams up with Coca-Cola to Reduce Poverty

Marion Nestle, Food Politics. April 21, 2011.

Why is Oxfam America helping Coca-Cola to market its products in Latin America and Africa? I can only guess that Coca-Cola’s grant to Oxfam must have been substantial.

New Book Exposes the Dirty Truth Behind Coca-Cola: Accusations of Murder and Environmental Destruction

Tara Lohan, AlterNet. October 7, 2010.

Coke has been accused of violence against union members in South America, water pollution overseas, and contributing to child health problems. Is it true?

Reggae Stars Denied Visas to U.S.

New America MediaMay 24, 2010.

The apparent visa revocations are hitting the Jamaican music scene in Southern California and elsewhere in the U.S.

Coca Cola's Role in the Assassinations of Union Leaders Explored in Powerful New Documentary

June Chua, rabble.ca. April 23, 2010.

"The Coca-Cola Case" explores allegations of tragedy at bottling plants in Colombia, trade union murder capital of the world.

Coca-Cola Puts on Green Guise for the Winter Olympics

Stephanie Rogers, EcoSalon. February 5, 2010.

Critics point out inconsistencies in Coke’s approach to the environment including its opposition to city efforts to support public water and to bottle recycling bills.

Yes Men Strike Again, Launch New Coke Brand Bottled Water Called 'Deception' [with Video]

Tara Lohan, AlterNet. November 18, 2009.

The best part is when they run into an actual Coke employee.

Coca-Cola's Lies About Sustainability Have Gone Too Far

Amit Srivastava, India Resource Center. September 24, 2009.

They've gone from greenwashing to outright lying.

Momentum Gathers Against Coke: Tell Them To Reveal the Source of Dasani Water

Stacey Folsom, Corporate Accountability International. August 6, 2009.

Will Coke also announce its intention to put this information on labels?

Tell Congress You Want to Know What's in Your Bottled Water

Kristin Urquiza, Corporate Accountability International. July 8, 2009.

Congress is taking a critical step forward in regulating a product that has historically been one of the least regulated.

Bottled Water Industry Targets a New Market: The Global South

Richard Girard, Polaris Institute. June 15, 2009.

Market reports predict that over the next four years sales of bottle water will grow most quickly in Asia, Latin America and Africa.

Coke's Mixed Message: Opposing Environmental Sustainability and Advertising Social Responsibility

Kristin Urquiza, Corporate Accountability International. April 23, 2009.

Coke's latest shareholder meeting exposed their hypocrisy.

Coke Is Great for You!

Tana Ganeva, AlterNet. April 2, 2009.

Coca-Cola just got slapped down in Australia for running a series of advertisements claiming the soft drink does not cause obesity or tooth decay.

Bottled Water Industy Faces Downward Spiral

Richard Girard, Polaris Institute. March 11, 2009.

These are desperate times indeed for bottled water companies, which means they're resorting to desperate measures.

Coca-Cola's Latest Environmental Scam

Amit Srivastava, India Resource Center. December 6, 2008.

Under fire for its mismanagement of water resources in India, Coke has gone all out to create an image of itself as a leader in water conservation.

Is the Latest Eco-Term Just Corporate Hype?

Jeff Conant, AlterNet. December 1, 2008.

The idea that Coca Cola can be environmentally accountable for the water it uses -- 'water neutral' -- has many skeptics.

The Tide Is Changing on Bottled Water

Wendy Williams, Prairie Writers Circle. November 20, 2008.

It used to be chic to be seen at the gym with expensive bottled water. Now, the plastic throw-aways are a no-no.

Communities Rally to Close Coca-Cola Bottling Plant

Tara Lohan, AlterNet. August 26, 2008.

An official declaration has said that Coke has "overexploited" a town's groundwater.

Coke and Pepsi Fear Bottled Water Backlash

Michael E. Campana, WaterWired. July 15, 2008.

Looks like some consumers have finally discovered that gas is cheaper than most bottled water.

Why the Oil Industry Benefits from Bottled Water Sales

Richard Girard, Polaris Institute. June 26, 2008.

The PET plastic bottles used for bottled water can all be traced back the world's biggest oil giants.

Coke's CEO Dishes: The Company Plans to Prey on Unsustainable Urbanization

Richard Girard, Polaris Institute. May 29, 2008.

While water shortages are getting worse in areas of increasing urbanization, Coke is digging in their heels there to make more money.

Are Coke's Water Conservation Intentions for Real?

Tara Lohan, AlterNet. April 17, 2008.

The company is trying to sell itself as working toward water conservation, while at the same time depleting water sources.

Coke and Pepsi's New Marketing Strategy: Pull at Your Heart Strings

Richard Girard, Polaris Institute. March 14, 2008.

The big bottled water companies are trying to counter negative press by tying their products to charitable causes.

What Would You Say to Coke's Executives?

Tara Lohan, AlterNet. January 30, 2008.

Take part in a pioneering campaign that gives new meaning to "message in a bottle."

Faking Your Way to Good Health

Alex Jung, AlterNet. October 31, 2007.

Trendy nutrient-infused drinks like Diet Coke Plus and VitaminWater may be hip, but are they healthy?

The Bottled Water Backlash

Michael Blanding, AlterNet. October 19, 2007.

The bottled water industry is on the defensive as restaurant owners and cities are canceling their bottled water contracts and advocating for tap.