Sunday, June 21, 2026

You’re not so different from an octopus: Rethinking our relationship to animals

Animal whisperer, Sy Montgomery, argues that we share greater similarities than differences with our fellow animals, and that fact should make us re-examine our relationships with them.

100 cities across the world run off renewable energy new data shows

"Cities are key to a low-carbon future ... And pioneers across the world are already demonstrating that the transition is possible."

‘People power has won the day’: Manchin dirty deal defeated

"Manchin's dirty deal went down in flames today because Indigenous and frontline communities raised their voices."

America faces two crises: The coronavirus escalation and Trump in charge of the response

Message to Trump: lead, follow, or just get the hell out of the way.

Why more environmental justice organizations must join the call for a militarism-free future

An open letter initiated by CODEPINK urges the world to take the arduous baby step of recognizing the deadly intersection of war and environmental destruction.

Ozone layer is tracking toward recovery by 2040, UN report finds

the ozone layer should recover to 1980 levels by around 2040 for most of the globe, around 2045 for the Arctic and around 2066 for Antarctica.  

Marijuana’s $2.4 Billion Impact in Colorado Is a lesson for 5 States Considering Legalization

Colorado’s experience suggests starting a legal cannabis industry is one of the most efficient ways to generate new economic activity.

Donald Trump: Weapon of mass distraction

Donald Trump is not only the perfect vehicle to shred regulations, he’s also a powerful distraction from the ongoing for-profit war against nature itself.

Seafood study finds plastic in 100% of samples

"From the edible marine species tested, sardines had the highest plastic content, which was a surprising result."