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A discussion with the NASA and Columbia University climatologist.
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The climatologist explains the latest research into C02 emissions and the traumatic affect that the current levels are already having on regions across the world.
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A growing audience for a political blog means more critics and more opposition.
Even while wars have unfolded in all kinds of ways since it ended, World War II remains the war to end all wars. It’s scope so large that seemingly everyone […]
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As a leading feminist voice, Valenti’s decision to tie the knot sparked plenty of heat.
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The pop star’s outspoken critique of homophobia and misogyny makes her a fascinating figure.
Jessica Valenti would go out with the writer Raymond Carver, even if he was "twisted" and "not necessarily a very good person."
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Between negative stereotypes and conservatives appropriating feminist language, there’s plenty to contest.
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Some foster thoughtful discussion, but most offer tips on makeup, shopping and diets.
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Jessica Valenti started her popular feminist website because she felt that her generation wasn’t being heard.
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A conversation with the founder and editor of Feministing.com.
The US government has agreed to forgo billions in tax payments from Citigroup as part of a deal to help the company repay the massive taxpayer bailout which helped it weather the crisis.
A new study suggests that 15 per cent of teenagers have received explicitly sexually text messages, dubbed “sext messages”- while 4 per cent have sent sexts.
The new Boeing 787 Dreamliner made its maiden flight yesterday impressing onlookers with the grace of its lightweight carbon-fiber composite wings despite the rainy weather.
The sense of touch is more pertinent for women because their hands are smaller, a new study by the McMaster University in Ontario, Canada suggests.
It was only a matter of time before internet users used their “collective energy” to make a collaborative work of literature, writes The Independent.
The Obama administration is supporting the “loosening” of international copyright laws to enable cross-border distributions of special format reading materials for the blind.
The former prime minister of Russia, Yegor Gaidar, who three years ago accused the authorities of trying to poison him, has been found dead of a “blood clot” aged 53.
Police in Pakistan are investigating a possible link between the killing of a leading Al-Qaeda militant last week and a bomb attack yesterday in Punjab which killed more than 20 people.
Hundreds of protesters angered by the lack of progress on a climate deal amid political wrangling are marching on the UN climate summit today in Copenhagen.