Humans have destroyed two-thirds of world’s rainforest
“The good news is that we have an area half the size of Europe that is still completely intact.”
Rutgers University makes ‘powerful decision’ to divest from fossil fuel
“This decision aligns with Rutgers’ mission to advance public health and social justice.”
Prison guard pleads guilty to beating handcuffed inmate to death
The prison guard faces possible life sentences for the two civil rights charges and another 20 years for the misleading information charge.
Over 700 complaints about NYPD officers abusing Black Lives Matter protesters, then silence
Emails show New York City’s Civilian Complaint Review Board leaders discouraged staff from confronting the NYPD about a lack of cooperation on abuse investigations.
Biden administration restores protections for migratory birds
This move is President Joe Biden’s latest effort to swiftly roll back his predecessor’s four-year legacy of energy and environmental deregulation.
Former Marine ordered to remain in custody pending trial for Capitol riots
According to the criminal complaint against the former Marine, Caldwell was seen in a video admitting to using pepper spray on the police officers.
Chlorpyrifos ‘has no place on food’: 100 organizations urge EPA to ban brain-harming pesticide
"It is time for the Biden administration to demonstrate its commitment to science, children, and farmworkers and finish the job."
Former State Dept aide arrested for participating in Capitol riots
Federico Klein was arrested on charges that include unlawful entry, violent and disorderly conduct, obstructing Congress and law enforcement, and assaulting an officer with a dangerous weapon.
‘Shameful’: Millionaire senators vote against popular minimum wage raise that would lift millions out...
"It is baffling that any member of the U.S. Senate could look at the crisis this country is enduring and decide that tens of millions of low-income workers should not get a raise."
New research shows just how many fish are eating plastic
A new study reveals that certain kinds of fish are more likely to have ingested plastic—including hundreds of species people depend on for food.