Friday, July 11, 2025

Trump caves to Big Ag, reverses humane requirements for “USDA Organic” livestock

Consumers pay more for organic with the expectation that the animals are treated more humanely than in conventional farming.
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MUST-SEE VIDEO: 5 threats today to Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante after Trump’s decision

Following the lead of Native American tribes, The Wilderness Society and other groups have filed lawsuits against President Trump for violating the Antiquities Act.

World Bank to end financial support for oil and gas exploration

“It is hard to overstate the significance of this historic announcement by the World Bank.”

Why Trump’s shrinking of Bears Ears will be reversed

Research by environmental and natural resources law scholars shows the president’s action will likely be overturned by the courts.

How Northwest communities are stopping big oil projects

Last week, a Washington state energy panel voted unanimously to oppose what would be the nation’s largest oil-by-rail terminal.

While America focuses on tax bill, Congress quietly tries to open Arctic refuge to...

“The oil industry and its allies in Congress may think they can sneak this past the American people...”

India may ban petcoke, one of dirtiest fossil fuels exported by Koch brothers

“NCR air pollution is at public health emergency levels and requires drastic action.”

Forget Exxon – big meat and dairy could single-handedly doom the planet

We must stop these meat and dairy giants from destroying the climate and work towards making our small farmers, herders and ranchers resilient.

Exposure to air pollution from traffic increases risk of low birth weight, study shows

Term low birth weight, defined in the study as a weight less than 5 pounds 8 ounces, can have lifelong implications for health, with increased risk for diabetes, heart disease and hypertension in later life.

Trump’s dismemberment of Bears Ears National Monument: Perspective from Indigenous scholars

How racism, grave robbery, disrespect of tribal sovereignty and Mormon belief in divine rights is driving Utah’s attack on public lands.