Yearly Archives: 2017
7 reasons we face a global water crisis
Along with fresh water, political will and public pressure are critical resources in ensuring a sustainable future for all.
Federal prison guard arrested for accepting bribes
Harris accepted bribes in exchange for smuggling drugs and contraband into prison.
Trump card: Ryan Zinke and the battle for America’s public lands
This is a legacy that will still be impacting both people and planet long after he’s gone.
Alaska’s small villages turn toward renewables – and don’t look back
Oil companies like to push the narrative that Alaskans want more oil development, but that’s not true.
Climate change and the deportation machine: A match forged in hell, Hurricane Harvey edition
Undocumented Texans in Hurricane Harvey’s path face a horrifying choice: deportation or risk of death.
BREAKING: Trump pardons former Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Arizona
Not surprisingly, Arpaio endorsed Trump's presidential candidacy in January 2016.
Bernie Sanders is still the most popular politician in America
Will Sanders’ continued popularity help him win some support for his upcoming proposed legislations?
Seattle will ban plastic straws and utensils at restaurants next year
The exemption that allowed restaurants to dispense plastics is set to expire and will not be renewed.
‘Poison’ PR campaign has biased jury pool, say Dakota Access protester’s lawyers
Success “depends 99 percent on the judge.”
Judge awards Atlantic Sunrise Pipeline builder rights to seize last 5 holdout properties, including...
The judge's order means pipeline construction can begin as soon as possible.