The Monsanto Papers by Carey Gillam (BOOK)
The tale of Lee Johnson, a California groundskeeper who was diagnosed with terminal cancer he alleged was caused by his exposure to Monsanto's Roundup herbicides.
87 elephants found dead in Botswana sanctuary, poaching to blame
"We have the world's largest elephant population, and it's open season for poachers."
Washington denies permits for massive fracked gas-to-methanol refinery
“Today’s science-based decision helps ensure Washington’s promise of a livable planet for generations to come.”
Chevron responsible for spilling nearly 800,000 gallons of oil and water into California canyon
The seepage began in May and has been intermittently leaking until last Tuesday.
Report: ‘No evidence that fracking can operate without threatening public health’
More than 1,500 scientific studies on the health and climate impacts of fracking prove its dangerous effect on communities, wildlife and nature.
Wyoming bill would outlaw renewable energy
Wyoming is waging a quasi-war on wind.
‘Are you serious?’ John Kerry interrupts GOP climate denial logic in disbelief
Meanwhile, the Republicans on the committee indicated they intend to do nothing but continue a long history of delay and denial on climate change.
Jane Fonda leads climate protests at US Capitol for fifth week in a row
“We cannot leave it to young people to fight this fight for their future by themselves.”
Physicists: 90% chance of human society collapsing within decades
The model developed by the physicists depicts human population growth reaching a maximum level that is undermined by the shrinking of forests, which will not have enough resources left to sustain people.
Final phase of Dakota access construction delayed pending discussion with Sioux Tribe
The US Army Corps of Engineers have announced that they will delay granting Dakota Access the necessary easements to drill under Lake Oahe and the Missouri River until “discussion and analysis” with the Standing Rock Sioux can take place.