Johnson & Johnson discontinues selling talc-based baby powder in US
J&J faces more than 14,000 cases accusing Johnson & Johnson’s talc-containing products of causing ovarian cancer or mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer caused by asbestos exposure.
Utah police under investigation after shooting unarmed 13-year-old boy
"No matter the circumstances, what happened on Friday night is a tragedy, and I expect this investigation to be handled swiftly and transparently for the sake of everyone involved."
Big oil firms touted algae as climate solution. Now all have pulled funding
ExxonMobil, the last remaining proponent of green algae biofuel, ends research.
PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ disrupt biological processes in developing adolescents, first-of-its-kind study discovers
“Together, our findings raise the possibility that increased risk of metabolic disorders associated with PFAS exposure are caused by alterations in thyroid hormones and mediated by changes in lipid metabolism.”
Judge upholds historic Monsanto ruling but reduces punitive damages
The verdict in Johnson's case could affect the outcome in more than 4,000 similar cases awaiting trial.
Experts: If we don’t stop climate change, CA fires ‘will seem mild in comparison...
This year’s fires have already burned nearly three times as many acres as the same time last year. Experts say climate change has increased the length of fire season.
Rural America needs Medicare for All now
Only a system that puts the well-being of all people above enriching a few will deliver the care we need, where and when we need it, and keep our rural communities alive and vibrant.
Darkness on the prairie: The death of Colten Boushie
Indigenous youth will account for almost 25% of Saskatchewan’s young people by 2031; attitudes need to change or more lives will be wasted.
Trump accused of weaponizing Social Security and immigration system to target immigrants and silence...
Critics warn of authoritarian overreach as Trump administration marks immigrants as “dead” to force deportation and targets lawful residents for protected political speech.
On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, celebrating Earth’s unsung environmental stewards
To recognize the significant role Indigenous peoples’ play in global conservation efforts, Mongabay rounds up some of this year’s most impactful stories.