Record number of scientists to run in 2018 election to combat the ‘war on...
“The sheer number is really astonishing ... science is and always should be above politics."
California assemblyman kills fossil fuel divestment bill
The bill would have required the state’s two enormous public pension funds to divest from fossil fuels, but it was squashed by a Democrat who has taken money from oil and gas companies.
Delta Airlines helps National Park Service reopen MLK national park amidst the government shutdown
“As we celebrate his life and legacy this holiday weekend, we felt it was important we do our part to ensure that the historical landmarks be accessible to the public."
Record inequality and corporate profits are what media call a ‘strong economy’
It makes little sense if one assumes corporate journalists are primarily concerned with informing the public.
Study: U.S. tap water PFAS may average twice official figures
Modeling 1.86 million EPA data points raised the average for six regulated PFAS from 2.6 to 5.2 nanograms per liter.
Monsanto faces demands from Vietnam to pay compensation to the victims of Agent Orange
"Vietnam has suffered tremendous consequences from the war, especially with regard to the lasting and devastating effects of toxic chemicals, including Agent Orange.”
The renewable energy transition is failing
Renewable energy isn’t replacing fossil fuel energy—it’s adding to it.
Greg Palast investigates: The looming vote by mail crisis that could decide the 2020...
Are Americans playing Russian Roulette with their vote?
The White House considering proposal granting direct payments in exchange for Social Security benefit...
“The Trump administration is obsessed with using the coronavirus crisis to undermine our Social Security system.”
EPA puts politics over science
This isn’t 1984. You can’t just throw scientific conclusions into the metaphorical memory hole.