Army Corps Denies Permits for Biggest Proposed Coal Export Terminal in North America
These dirty and dangerous projects will not move forward and we will strive to pursue pathways for justice for all communities as justice was upheld today.
New California law could eliminate 23 million tons of plastic in 10 years
“Today we make history; tomorrow we focus on ensuring our SB 54 goals to reduce plastic pollution are met.”
Paris: Beirut in the Heart of Europe?
Like in Beirut, Paris has experienced “a war without rules, a war of attrition, a war aimed at states in which stateless killers target civilians.” We need to stand with Paris during this crucial time and vanquish terrorism.
Reclaimed water could be the solution to farming in a drier future
A California farm is making sure wastewater no longer goes to waste.
“Voices being ignored”: Regulators fail to enforce water-pollution laws in communities of color
"For communities already facing severe burdens due to racism, social conditions, and/or environmental and health hazards, the inability to turn on a tap and receive clean, safe water is particularly devastating—and unjust."
Trump’s $48 billion corporate tax cut proposal exceeds annual K-12 education budget
The proposed reduction in the corporate tax rate from 21% to 15% would result in massive tax savings for the largest U.S. companies, benefiting wealthy shareholders while neglecting workers and public investments.
How important is NASA’s Earth science program that Trump wants to abolish?
Most people know NASA for its moon shots and participation in the International Space Station; many don’t realize that NASA also supports its space mission through its Earth Science program.
How young voters are fighting back against voter suppression
"Young voters have so much power."
Some liberals and arms-control experts are cheering for war profiteers to be in Biden’s...
Many progressive activists and organizations have mobilized since the election to offer well-documented opposition to highly dubious potential members of the Biden Cabinet.
Betsy DeVos won’t protect LGBTQ students
“Today, the Secretary of Education ... refused to affirm that she would put forward a program that would ban discrimination based on the LGBTQ status of students or ban discrimination based on religion.”