New report details fracking’s ‘widespread and severe harm’ to health and climate
"From a public health perspective and a climate perspective, stopping fracking is imperative."
Exxon doubles down on ‘advanced recycling’ claims that yield few results
The petroleum company is under investigation for misleading the public while exacerbating the global plastic pollution crisis.
Progressive Briefing for Tuesday, October 2
Amazon adopts $15 minimum wage, California bans animal-tested cosmetics and becomes first state to require women on corporate boards, and more.
Noam Chomsky: The future of organized human life is at risk thanks to GOP’s...
We have to make decisions now which will literally determine whether organized human life can survive in any decent form.”
New report reveals Big Oil’s playbook to silence climate protests
The new report exposes the strategic use of dissent-chilling lawsuits, and tight-knit relationships between fossil fuel representatives and law enforcement.
Is fracking causing cancer in Pennsylvania? New letter demands an investigation
"This ongoing public health crisis calls for immediate action."
Intelligence thieves: How toxic pollutants are robbing communities of color
In her new book, author and ethicist Harriet Washington unearths one of the most overlooked aspects of environmental racism.
Kelsey Juliana v. U.S.: Meet the young woman suing the federal government over the...
Kelsey Juliana, lead plaintiff in Juliana v. United States, the landmark youth climate lawsuit against the U.S. government speaks with Democracy Now!
Caving to Coal Interests, Supreme Court Blocks Key Climate Action
"We’re disappointed the rule has been stayed, but you can’t stay climate change and you can’t stay climate action," says EPA spokesperson.
Small steps against climate change
Let’s start thinking about ways such as this to stop necessary waste.