6 ways citizens across the U.S. are using science to build a better world
By collecting climate change data, monitoring air quality, and reverse-engineering insulin, locals are creating a more just and equitable society.
Monsanto cancer lawsuits take dramatic turn over EPA official’s ‘highly suspicious’ role
An EPA scientist says that Rowland and another official “intimidated staff” into changing reports related to the glyphosate findings.
Behind Trump’s push for “American steel” in pipelines, another Russian company with Putin ties...
The definition of “made in America” – and who really benefits from such initiatives – is not so cut and dry.
Family receives $885K settlement after police kill their dog
The city of Hartford agreed to pay an $885,000 settlement to Harris and his daughter for both damages and a decade of legal costs.
Trump moves to repeal Obama’s Clean Water Rule
Now that Trump has taken this first step, further action against the EPA is likely to follow.
Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy pushes natural gas as climate solution at contentious town hall...
Senator Cassidy assures his consituents there will be oversight, but how can he when he is sorely out of touch?
Must watch: Bernie Sanders and Bill Nye discuss climate change
“Instead of accepting that the climate is changing, deniers are denying the evidence and dismissing the authorities.”
1,000+ rhinos poached in South Africa for fourth straight year
Together, we need to commit to long-term demand reduction efforts to protect rhinos.
Water is life: The story of Standing Rock won’t go away
The Dakota Access pipeline is set and oil will flow. But this is not the only fight about water, and Standing Rock is only one chapter somewhere in the middle of a long story.
Germany bans meat at all official functions to combat climate change
Because animal agriculture is responsible for a large percentage of greenhouse gas emissions, Germany’s Federal Minister for the Environment recently banned meat from being served at official functions.