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UK Secretly Helping Canada Push its Tar Sands Project and Escape Dirty Fuel Designation in Europe

Damian Carrington, The Guardian. November 28, 2011.

A European proposal would designate fuel from tar sands as resulting in 22 percent more greenhouse gas emissions than that from conventional fuels. But not if the UK has its way.

European Union Moves Toward Banning Tar Sands

Fiona Harvey, The Guardian. October 5, 2011.

A tar sands pipeline may get the green light in the U.S. as the E.U. could put a ban on the fuel.

The Mediterranean Bailout: German Virtue or Necessity?

Julio Godoy, IPS News. May 11, 2010.

The German government has finally given up its resistance to a multinational bailout program for the Mediterranean EU member states.

Germany Could Take in Gitmo Prisoners

Jaclyn Belczyk, Jurist Legal News and Research. December 23, 2008.

Germany supports closing Guantanamo and is calling on other members of the European Union to take in prisoners too.

Texas Planning to Execute Another Prisoner for a Murder He Didn't Commit

Maura Kelly, Comment Is Free. August 15, 2008.

Jeff Wood was sentenced to death under Texas' draconian Law of Parties for a murder that he did not plan or witness. He faces execution next week.

Legal Toxins in Toys May Disrupt Male Sexual Development

Mark Schapiro, The Nation. October 26, 2007.

Toxic chemicals in toys can interrupt the production of testosterone, the hormone that helps determine everything from gender-based behavior to sex drive to sperm count.

The Toxic Chemistry of Everyday Products

Vanja Petrovic, AlterNet. August 15, 2007.

Investigative journalist Mark Schapiro discusses why companies that manufacture hazard-free products for the European Union often produce toxin-filled versions of the same items for America and developing countries.

Poland Ideal Getaway for Christian Right

Guest Blogger, May 10, 2007.

Advocates for women's rights might want to pay attention to this recent addition to the European Union.

The European Monetary Union is the Titanic

Marshall Auerback, December 31, 1969.


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