Friday, April 19, 2024

Two major pipeline spills reported same week Trump advances KXL, DAPL

America's 2.5 million miles pipelines “suffer hundreds of leaks and ruptures every year, costing lives and money.”

Don’t let Trump distract you: Public comment on DAPL is now open

Now until Feb. 20 is the public’s chance to push for a full review of the pipeline’s climate impacts. Here’s what to do.

Trump reinstates old abortion restrictions cutting off U.S. funding to international groups that offer...

Organizations receiving funding cannot even counsel pregnant women on the option of abortion, or else they risk losing all U.S. funding.

GMO arctic apples to hit shelves next month without clear labeling

Five hundred, 40-pound boxes of Arctic Goldens will be sold at 10 unnamed stores in the Midwest in February and March.

Health care repeal is a stealth tax break for millionaires

If Obama's health law is reversed, taxes will go down for the rich and up for the poor, while millions lose coverage.

USDA grants final approval for Monsanto/Scotts’ genetically engineered grass

"USDA's approval of this genetically engineered grass is as dangerous as it is unlawful."

Media silence after water protectors and police clash on MLK Day

On MLKDay 2017 water protectors were shot at and tear gassed once again by law enforcement in riot gear.

Monsanto, California battle over listing glyphosate as a carcinogen

Since Monsanto's lawsuit was filed, a number of organizations have intervened on both sides.

Even Trump voters are pissed about losing Obamacare

It still isn’t straightforward as to what the Republicans can actually do to Obamacare without some support from the Democrats.