Progressive Briefing for Thursday, September 13
Democratic lawmakers demand answers from FEMA , Trump cuts FEMA budget to pay for ICE, Midwest abandons Trump, and more.
It won’t be protests that bring on the next big wave of Covid infections
If the country doesn’t see a substantial increase in new Covid-19 cases after this week, it should prompt a rethinking of what epidemiologists believe about how the virus spreads.
The EPA faces questions about its approval of a plastic-based fuel with an astronomical...
That risk is 250,000 times greater than the level usually considered acceptable by the EPA division that approves new chemicals, and it’s higher than the lifetime risk of cancer for current smokers.
FDA approves first oral treatment for postpartum depression
In clinical trials, drug manufacturers Sage Therapeutics and Biogen said the zuranolone pill quickly reduced postpartum symptoms such as depression and other cognitive issues.
Florida bans sale and distribution of lab-grown meat throughout state
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis passed a ban on lab-grown meat with similar initiatives being considered in Arizona, Alabama and Tennessee.
Eating our way to disease
We need to stop believing the lie that we require animal products in our diet for protein, calcium, iron, omega-3s or any other nutrient.
A triage crisis is coming, and it’s personal
Epidemic Epistle: A COVID-19 crisis diary by Dave & Gary Lindorff...
Unsealed court documents suggest collusion between Monsanto, EPA to pollute science
The wide range of potential health effects – and researchers' calls for additional study of them – points to the many unknowns and possible risks regarding the safety of glyphosate.
Surging hunger in the US signals alarming trend as food aid cuts take toll
As vital food aid programs expire, millions of Americans face rising hunger challenges, reveals Hunger Free America's 2023 National Hunger Survey Report.
EPA allowing widespread use of unapproved pesticides, study finds
“The chronic abuse of the emergency approval process has created a shortcut for pesticide companies looking to gain backdoor approval for use of harmful pesticides.”