Progressive Briefing for Friday, July 20, 2018
Progressives go big on Medicare for All, California Supreme court squashes splitting the state into two, Zinke takes a wrecking ball to the Endangered Species Act, and more.
Fossil fuel industry outspent environmentalists and renewables by 10:1 on climate lobbying, new study...
“Different corporations typically push for whatever positions are advantageous to their economic well-being.”
Zinke’s real estate deal with Halliburton Chair to be investigated
The investigation will asses whether the deal, uncovered last month, violated conflict of interest law.
Under Trump, federal agencies halt reviews of toxic pesticides that endanger wildlife
Scientists say pesticides from nearby farms are pushing them closer to extinction.
‘Shoot’em with a Camera:’ New campaign backed by legendary conservationists to stop Wyoming’s grizzly...
The campaign, which stated on social media on July 8, was a creative action to stop the hunt and rather get activists in the field and "hunt" with a camera rather than with a gun.
Ozone pollution in US national parks is nearly the same as in large cities
Over the past century it has become increasingly hard to protect the parks from impacts of human activities outside their boundaries.
A new Native-led strategy for fighting Keystone XL
This is now the only tribally owned land that sits directly on KXL’s U.S. route, and as such could present legal barriers to its construction.
How Coca-Cola and climate change created a public health crisis in a Mexican town
"Coca-Cola kills us."
Billionaire mining magnate Gina Rinehart revealed as key donor to Australian climate science denial...
Rinehart’s own views on human-caused climate change match those promoted by the IPA.
Adidas to phase out ‘virgin’ plastic from its sportswear, will only use recycled polyester...
Adidas will start using recycled polyester in its spring and summer 2019 sportswear line in which the products will contain 41 percent of the recycled material.