UN turns to world leaders and the wealthy to help with world hunger
“We’ve got conflict, climate change, and Covid-19 driving up the numbers of the acutely hungry, and there are now more than 45 million people marching towards the brink of starvation.”
Study shows even ‘green’ and ‘nontoxic’ products for kids contain forever chemicals
"These are products that children come into close contact with every day and over a long period of time," said one co-author, arguing that PFAS "should not be allowed in products."
Oxford study shows ‘heat can lead to food insecurity in a matter of days’
"Policymakers across sectors should consider how the socioeconomic links between heat, health, income, and food insecurity can be integrated into research, heat action plans, food programs, and labor regulations."
Portuguese Medical Association President Calls for Global Ban on Glyphosate
The President of the Portuguese Medical Association, José Manuel Silva, has called for a Global ban on the World’s most used herbicide, Glyphosate, over the many health concerns surrounding the chemical.
Starbucks Brews Up Food Donation Plan to Stop Hunger in America
Leftover panini and sandwiches at the chain’s stores will be taken to local food banks and pantries.
Images from Standing Rock: The people from Oceti Sakowin Camp
"There’s so much that needs to happen. The direct effect hits all of us."
5 things we need from any new health care law
Including protecting people with preexisting conditions, funding Planned Parenthood, and other ways to ensure care.
Democratic senators join up to embrace single-payer by co-sponsoring Sanders’ “Medicare for all” bill
This new surge of Democratic support for single-payer health care may just be the beginning.
The darkest day of the year
"This tax bill is a moral and economic obscenity."
Tear gas is way more dangerous than police let on — especially during the...
In the middle of a respiratory pandemic, law enforcement agencies have used tear gas in especially dangerous ways. The chemical agent also seeps into homes, contaminates food, furniture, skin and surfaces, and can cause long-term lung damage.