Daily Archives: March 21, 2005

U.S. Cosmetics Industry Fights to Continue Using Toxic Chemicals

U.S. Cosmetics Industry Fights to Continue Using Toxic Chemicals By Kelly Hearn, AlterNet.org Toxic cosmetics ingredients were recently banned in the European Union. Here in the U.S., the $35 billion cosmetics industry is fighting a similar ban tooth and nail. … Continue reading

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Counterpoint Extra: Ted Remington Now Appearing Weekly on Sinclair Action

Counterpoint Extra: Ted Remington Now Appearing Weekly on Sinclair Action The rational counter to “The Point,” “The Counterpoint” critiques and corrects the daily editorial by Sinclair Broadcasting's corporate vice president, Mark Hyman, that is broadcast on all Sinclair-owned television stations … Continue reading

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Cleaning Up Factory Farms

Cleaning Up Factory Farms By J.R. Pegg, Environment News Service, AlterNet.org The Bush administration thinks it's perfectly OK to let factory farms discharge waste into the nation's waters. A federal appeals court says the policy stinks. The Bush administration's regulations … Continue reading

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