How Venezuela grew poor with more oil than Saudi Arabia
Donald Trump has been clear about framing oil as a central part of Washington’s interests in Venezuela, but whether the country’s vast reserves can translate into real prosperity is unclear.
America’s biggest public pension fund is slow-walking corporate climate action, report charges
CalPERS says it needs to hold onto billions in fossil fuel shares in order to push polluters in the right direction – but a new report details a pattern of voting against climate proposals.
Oil executives reap record stock windfalls as Trump’s Iran war drives surge in insider...
Record energy sector stock sales follow conflict-driven oil price spike as consumers face billions in additional fuel costs.
New infographic shows how only 10 companies control every brand we know
Regardless of what the companies claim, the Big 10 do have the power and resources to address hunger and poverty within their supply chains.
Popular sugar substitute erythritol damages blood-brain barrier, elevating stroke risk
A new study shows how erythritol, a zero-calorie sugar alternative, directly damages human cells that comprise the blood-brain barrier.
Vegan diets cut emissions, water pollution and land use by 75%, major study finds
Dietary changes will be necessary to feed more people as the human population continues to grow, while also limiting environmental impacts.
Clean Fifteen’ 2026: The least contaminated fruits and vegetables
For these items, nearly 60 percent of samples had no detectable pesticide residues, making them safer options to buy non-organic.
Trump’s deportation campaign has harmed scores of kids with tear gas, pepper spray
In several cities, judges have chastised federal officers, saying they used excessive force. One former DHS leader called ProPublica’s findings a “bright red flag.”
Trump ramps up denaturalization push with 2026 quota targeting naturalized citizens
Internal USCIS guidance reportedly calls for 100 to 200 denaturalization referrals per month, signaling a sharp escalation that experts say collides with legal limits and historical practice.
Instacart algorithms drive secret grocery price hikes
New report finds algorithm driven tests can charge shoppers up to 23 percent more for the same cart.