Monsanto found liable for French farmer’s illness
A French appeals court ruled Thursday that Monsanto was liable for causing illness in a farmer who inadvertently inhaled one of its...
Surprising discovery about corals’ resilience could help them survive climate change
“We believe that this study opens up promising avenues for future research, which is critical to the success of reef management and restoration practices."
The race to stop Tar Sands pipeline financing before loans are even made
Efforts to defund Keystone XL target same banks that supported DAPL. “If you stop the flow of dollars, you stop the flow of oil.”
Israel’s delayed prisoner release casts shadow over Gaza cease-fire
The fragile truce between Israel and Hamas faces uncertainty as Netanyahu’s government halts the release of 620 Palestinian prisoners, risking renewed violence.
The undemocratic reality of capitalism
Democracy is about “one person, one vote”—the notion that we all have an equal say in the decisions that affect us. That is not what we have now.
New Jersey will require building permits to consider climate change
“This is a big deal. For New Jersey to step to the forefront and say, ‘We’re going to look at future climate impacts, and that it’s going to be a driver of our decision-making’ — that’s exactly what all 50 states need to be doing.”
Texas GOP’s disturbing ties to antisemitism: A symptom of a deeper malaise
Is the development in the Texas GOP a stark warning that the battle against hate is far from over?
China tariffs are a regressive tax on Americans, and risk a recession
The middle class and poor pay a larger percentage of their incomes on these tariffs than do the rich.
Where do we go from here?
Someone said I really should
I replied I surely would
If I only thought I could
So I left things as they stood.
Orca Theatrical Shows and Breeding Banned in California
California has just become the first state to ban orca breeding and orca entertainment shows.