Environment

Former Texas Republican Governor Rick Perry currently faces two Texas state-level felony charges for abuse of power, which he pleads not guilty. During this time, he has joined the board of directors at a natural gas and propane company and has showed interest in possibly running for president in 2016.

More than 2,000 inmates are working as firefighters, prompting new debate over this aspect of prison labor.

This climate denial–tobacco connection is not unusual.

With approximately one million bottles purchased every minute globally, experts are warning that this trend has dire consequences for the environment, public health, and social justice.

Whatever the outcome, the decision on the pipeline will remain the same.

"The evidence is starting to mount rapidly that we just cannot throw away plastic as we have been."

Pruitt has a history of suing the EPA, is a strong supporter of federalism and has made no move to address pollution or environmental justice for his home state.

Sanders and four other senators have signed a powerful letter sent to Obama urging a halt of the Dakota Access Pipeline.

Doing something every day will help to change your attitude and create momentum for change.

"The #KeystoneXL tar sands pipeline was a bad idea from Day One and it remains a terrible idea today."