The food industry puts profits over public health using big tobacco’s playbook
In certain cases, preemption—when a higher level of government limits the authority of a lower level to enact new policies—can devastate public health.
Trump signs Congressional Review Act, reverses three California clean vehicle programs
California plans to challenge the resolutions through legal action.
Former county executive and chief of staff sentenced to prison
Michael Sanders defrauded political committees by converting campaign contributions for his personal use along with his then-chief of staff Calvin Williford.
‘Maddening’ proof plastics industry knew recycling was false solution in 1974, new document shows
Exclusive finding by DeSmog shows high-level industry awareness that recycling plastic ‘not feasible’ as companies face lawsuits over alleged public deception campaign.
US politicians are selling out First Amendment and country for AIPAC cash
Now Congress is climbing on this shameless anti-Constitutional bandwagon.
Government ethics office refuses to certify Wilbur Ross’ financial disclosure
“Trump’s own ethics watchdog today confirmed that Secretary Ross violated his ethics agreement and federal ethics laws by lying about stock holdings he was supposed to divest.”
East Coast flooding is a reminder that sea level is rising as the climate...
Here’s a quick explanation of two main ways climate change is affecting oceans levels and their threat to the world’s coasts.
Thirsty fields: How agriculture drains the Colorado River’s lifeline
As water becomes increasingly scarce, what choices lie ahead for the river's sustainability?
Racial inequalities contribute to higher unemployment rates in black communities, new research reveals
The "devastating effects of COVID-19 on the economic and physical well-being of black Americans were entirely predictable given persistent economic and health disparities."
No more dog whistles
Isn’t it now time for all of us to reclaim our space—and nation—from Donald Trump?