Goldman Sachs becomes largest US bank to commit to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by...
The bank now joins Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, and Citi in aligning its financing activities with the goals of the Paris Agreement.
Nike and Adidas are using kangaroo skin to make sneakers—is that really necessary?
Popular shoe manufacturers are contributing to the world’s largest commercial slaughter of land-based wild animals.
Trump & Biden’s secret bombing wars
President Biden cannot restore the world’s respect for American leadership, or the American public’s support for our foreign policy, by piling more lies, secrets and atrocities on top of those he has inherited.
Damming rivers is terrible for human rights, ecosystems and food security
Despite industry rhetoric, hydropower is high-cost and high-risk. There are better options for a post-pandemic recovery and a renewable energy future.
Former Homeland Security agent arrested for taking bribes from organized crime
After his release from prison, Cisneros was recently charged with conspiracy to commit bribery of a public official, bribery, and 26 counts of money laundering.
Citi announces commitment to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
Citi's announcement makes then the third major U.S. bank to commit to achieve net zero financed emissions by 2050.
To hell with the filibuster
Representative democracy based on majority rule is logical; anything else is utterly illogical and self-defeating.
Despite pressure from US and Bayer, Mexico will ban glyphosate
“Our rationale is based on the precautionary principle in the face of environmental risks as well as the right of the Mexican government to take action in favor of the public good.”
Reclaimed water could be the solution to farming in a drier future
A California farm is making sure wastewater no longer goes to waste.
Senators question DHS and ICE on abuse allegations against migrants
"The allegations of violence and brutality against vulnerable refugees seeking safety here in the United States are unlawful and disturbing.”