Progressive Briefing for Thursday, October 4
#MeToo unites against Kavanaugh, more proof Trump EPA 'working for coal millionaires', Sanders introduces bill to break up nation's largest Wall Street banks, and more.
Fracking filthy fuel
England is the only country within the UK where fracking is currently allowed.
Carbon’s climbing curve: Confronting a climate unseen in millions of years
The current state of atmospheric CO2 levels, as revealed by the comprehensive study, marks a critical juncture in Earth's climatic history and humanity's future.
Clean energy produces billions in health benefits, study finds
"This research shows that renewables pay for themselves through health benefits alone."
Teens Discover Seed That Naturally Cleanses Polluted Water
The seeds of this tree can filter contaminated water, remove impurities and even make water drinkable again.
The North American natural gas industry is struggling—here’s why
Natural gas has proven to be a horrible investment. LNG exports were supposed to save the U.S. natural gas industry but those hopes have yet to pan out.
Armed Police Clash with Protesters as the Situation in North Dakota Intensifies
Police are using armored vehicles, tasers, percussion grenades and sound canons to try and disperse the protesters.
Congress must investigate collusion between Monsanto and the EPA, now
If anyone inside the EPA has colluded with Monsanto to bury evidence that glyphosate causes cancer, Congress should investigate that collusion now.
Largest beef giant promises to go deforestation-free by 2035
“JBS has just promised at least 14 more years of forest destruction.”
Why you should be concerned about climate change
By preserving a healthy environment, fighting climate change offers us an opportunity to put people’s welfare first.