The Hidden Cost of Hamburgers
The Center for Investigative Reporting has produced this slick 8-minute mini-documentary with a blizzard of facts about the hidden environmental costs of the cattle industry.
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California's Health Insurance Exchange Sets Plans, Premiums; No 'Rate Shock'
The state’s health insurance exchange, Covered California, announced Thursday morning the plans and premiums that will be available to millions of Californians. And what everyone wants to know is: how much will it cost. Experts had warned of “rate shock,” … Read More
- Where You Live Affects What Kind of Surgery You'll Have: Look It Up
- Alameda County Details How Transit Cuts Harm Health
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Richmond Refinery Fire: 8 Health Questions Answered
Contra Costa Health Services has posted a succinct “Frequently Asked Questions Related to the Chevron Fire on August 6, 2012.” [PDF] It’s good information — cleaning fruits, vegetables, avoiding groundwater, health impact, etc. I republish it here, in its entirety: … Read More
- California Heats Up and That Means Health Risks
- Chevron Refinery Fire: Health Impact