In Flint water crisis, could involuntary manslaughter charges actually lead to prison time?
Prosecutors will try to prove five Michigan officials were responsible for a Legionnaires’ death because they knew about the problem, but failed to warn the public. Similar cases of environmental disasters have not resulted in convictions, but there are reasons Flint could break the mold.
Monsanto targets cancer scientist in flawed Reuters story
The story fails to disclose several key pieces of information.
5 Michigan officials charged with manslaughter in Flint water crisis
Still, no criminal charges have been filed against the governor at this time.
We will soon be using more than the earth can provide
Forget the GDP, it’s time for our leaders to pay attention to metrics that matter.
The GOP will free you from having health care
You're free to be poor, free to be politically powerless or free to be ill and uncared for.
Atlantic City could be the next Flint – but residents are fighting to save...
Chris Christie-appointed officials may soon privatize the city’s water utility.
Veterans Affairs official downplays Agent Orange risks, questions critics
Members of Congress who are leaders on veterans' issues said the VA has an obligation to care for vets injured by Agent Orange.
Data reveals farmed salmon to be one of the most toxic foods in the...
Is this omega-rich food worth the risk?
34 years later, Monsanto’s mysterious mouse tumor study resurfaces
Despite the EPA's ultimate conclusion, the mouse study was among those cited by IARC for classifying glyphosate as a probable human carcinogen.
As climate change threatens food supplies, seed saving is an ancient act of resilience
In Norway, a high-tech seed vault flooded from melting permafrost. In Montana, locals keep their seeds in the library.