Yearly Archives: 2016
Another Dead Whale Found With Plastic in Its Stomach
Sei whales are in so much danger from being hunted, poisoned by plastic pollution, and being entangled in fishing nets it’s no wonder there are only 12,000 left on the planet.
Trade Rules Trump Climate Action: U.S. Blocks India’s Ambitious Solar Plans
India has been told that it cannot go ahead as planned with its ambitious plan for a huge expansion of its renewable energy sector,...
New FDA Commissioner Has Ties to Big Pharma
Robert Califf has close ties to the pharmaceutical industry, so how can he be impartial in role as the new commissioner of the FDA?
A Major American Meat Company Is Going Big With Antibiotic-Free Pork
Tyson is responding to consumer demand with a new line of meat sourced from pigs raised without drugs.
Trade Policy Clouds Obama’s Climate Legacy
Despite President Obama’s urgent warnings in Alaska that climate change could “condemn our children to a planet beyond their capacity to repair,” he seems to have curbed his climate ambition.
Is Deepwater Wind Creating a New Energy Revolution?
For a cost the same or less as building conventional power plants, Deepwater Wind could build offshore wind farms.
Corrupt State Senator Sentenced to Five Years in Prison
“The crimes that you committed have resulted in essentially an attack on democratic institutions." Former state senator Leland Yee was sentenced to five years in prison.
Eric Holder: It’s Time To Talk About Decriminalizing Marijuana
“You know, we treat marijuana in the same way that we treat heroin now, and that clearly is not appropriate.”
War, What Is It Good For? Absolutely Nothing.
And no kidding, that’s the literal truth when it comes to war, American-style.
The Sanders “Economic Plan” Controversy
"When you dare to do big things, big results should be expected. The Sanders program is big, and when you run it through a standard model, you get a big result.” – James K. Galbraith