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Environment Newsletter January 6th, 2009 More from Environment »

Can America Clean Up from Its Worst Environmental Disaster? [Contains Photo Slideshow] By Antrim Caskey, AlterNet With the breaking of a coal waste dam in Tennessee, environmental and human health is threatened by millions of pounds of toxic chemicals. Read more »   While the new year brings much to be hopeful for -- especially as a new team moves into the White House, the year ended with an environmental disaster that we'll likely be feeling for decades to come. Check out Antrim Caskey's lead story and photos, as well as the piece by Exxon Valdez survivor Riki Ott to get the scoop. We've also got ongoing coverage in our Enviro and Water sections, so stay tuned. Thanks for reading and Happy New Year, Tara Lohan, Senior Editor     My War Against Food Nazi Moms By Laura Bennett, The Daily Beast It's madness: Feeding your child a sandwich made with white bread or a bag of Doritos could cost you custody of your children? Read more »   Exxon Valdez Survivor To Tennessee Coal Sludge Victims: Get Everything In Writing By Riki Ott, Huffington Post An open letter to Tennessee communities harmed by the coal ash spill. Read more »   Business Is Booming for Industry Catering to Survivalists By Josh Allen, Christian Science Monitor Once seen as a radical and paranoid ideology, survivalism is expanding as a business, and growing fast. Read more »   Make Your Resolutions for 2009 Green By Jessica Jensen, Huffington Post Here are some resolutions for those just getting started with eco-friendly living, as well as some more challenging ones for you "Green Jedi." Read more »   6 Reasons Why Nuclear Power Can't Save Us By Rob Hopkins, Chelsea Green Publishing A new book shows that it is not just the cost of nuke plants and their deadly waste that is the energy source's only problems. Read more »   Are 'Hail Mary' Technological Solutions Our Only Hope to Prevent Disastrous Climate Change? By Steve Connor, Independent UK In a recent survey, the majority of scientists said artificially lowering global temperatures could be a "Plan B" for saving the planet. Read more »   Top 10 Green Stories of 2008 Grist.org Grist looks back on the enviro highlights of the year and maybe even Britney's recovery. Read more »   PEEK and Video: The hottest buzz and videos on the web     Are the 'Winds of Change' Coming to Iran? By Karl Burkart, Mother Nature Network Activists in Iran are hoping to replace nuclear power with wind power. Read more »   Dynegy Abandons Plans for 5 New Coal Plants By Bruce Nilles, Sierra Club Dynegy is recognizing that new coal plants are an economic mistake and the wrong direction for their shareholders and the country. Read more »

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