Army Corps claims they will not forcibly remove anyone from Standing Rock
The Army Corps is clarifying their statement, stating that they do not have plans to forcibly remove anyone, but that those that do stay are at risk of being ticketed or arrested.
New study finds correlation between specific pesticides and central nervous system tumors in children
"Policy interventions to reduce pesticide exposure in individuals residing near agricultural fields should be considered to protect the health of children."
Enough! Trump has abdicated on climate – now it’s up to us
I’ll start with myself. And every time I give up something to reduce carbon emissions, I’ll smile and think of President Trump.
SeaWorld to open new park – killer whales not included
The company’s Abu Dhabi attraction is set to debut in 2020 and will use virtual reality to depict marine life, not live orcas.
Judge blocks Monsanto’s bid to stop California from listing glyphosate as carcinogenic
Monsanto plans to challenge the ruling and insists on the safety of glyphosate.
US could save tens of thousands of lives and tens of billions of dollars...
Now seems to be exactly the wrong time to ease and eliminate restrictions as some states are doing, especially with several new variants remaining a threat.
75% of world’s honey laced with pesticides
The impact on bees of continuing to use these pesticides is expected to have widespread consequences.
Progressive Briefing for Wednesday, September 26
Bill Cosby sentenced to prison, UN condemns U.S. for lack of universal health care, Montana judge restores grizzly bears' protection, and more.
Senate bans shark fin trade and addresses forced labor and illegal fishing
The Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act makes it illegal to possess, buy, sell or transport shark fins or any product containing shark fins, except for certain dogfish fins.
Bipartisan climate bill highlights forest restoration, conservation
"The window of opportunity for bipartisan climate action opens wider every day."