How to contact the people who sent militarized police to Standing Rock
Have a question about the militarization of policing near Dakota Access pipeline construction? Here’s who to call, starting with Morton County Sheriff Kyle Kirchmeier.
How Indigenous communities are building energy sovereignty
“If it’s extractive in nature, you are absolutely unwelcome.”
EPA’s historic ban on toxic chemicals: A win for health, or a temporary victory?
The EPA bans two carcinogenic chemicals after decades of advocacy, but political and industrial challenges loom.
50+ mayors vow to ‘vigorously resist’ EPA’s Fuel Efficiency rollback
"We strongly urge the auto industry to join us, and to use its influence with the Administration to ensure that these standards remain in place."
It’s official: California becomes first U.S. state to ban plastic bags
25 million single-use plastic bags are discarded every day in California. This new law aims to benefit the environment and all wildlife.
Coalitions of agriculture outsiders tackle powerful Agribiz insiders
Farmers, scientists and consumers are fighting back, and global health agencies are responding to the threats.
Extinction Rebellion movement starts week-long demonstration in US and around world demanding ‘system change...
“It’s time to do what’s never been done before in the fight against climate change – a collective and coordinated international rebellion that will continue to escalate until our demands are met."
Demand for Non-GMO Products Hits the Seed Industry
While there is growing interest in Non-GMO Project verification among seed companies, there aren’t many incentives for companies to have their seed verified because the Non-GMO Project focuses more on food.
Farm Bill: House proposal could wipe out communities’ power to prohibit pesticides
58 of those communities have adopted more comprehensive policies that prohibit the use of glyphosate.
Study finds staggering economic benefit from protecting wetlands
For example, in Florida, the loss of just 3% of wetland coverage resulted in $480 million in property damage during just one hurricane.