Another American dies after not being able to afford prescription insulin
“How many more young Type 1 diabetes patients have to die before something finally changes?”
Not fit for purpose: Neoliberalism and Covid 19
At this time of crisis, we will still need to raise our voices to call on governments to use their resources to care for ordinary citizens, not cater to the whims of industry and the wealthy.
After Lead Contamination in House Office Building’s Water, Lawmakers Demand EPA Reforms
61 representatives are demanding the EPA improves its lead regulations after learning that the drinking water in one of the Congressional office buildings had been shut off due to lead contamination.
62% of Americans demand government-ensured healthcare as trust in for-profit system hits historic low
New Gallup poll shows record-high support for universal healthcare, with bipartisan frustration mounting over rising costs and systemic inequities.
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.
Baltimore County drops $12K fine against church for helping homeless
Instead of immediately addressing the basic needs of Dundalk’s homeless population, the county initially decided to punish the few people willing to help fellow human beings.
Activists win major victory, forcing the EPA to update regulations on this harmful neurotoxin
The EPA wanted years to study the hazards, instead the court gave them 90 days to update regulations.
Popular sugar substitute erythritol damages blood-brain barrier, elevating stroke risk
A new study shows how erythritol, a zero-calorie sugar alternative, directly damages human cells that comprise the blood-brain barrier.
Ignore the lame excuses: What 300,000 escaped salmon prove about factory fish farming
Sustainable-food advocates want to love aquaculture – yet it comes with so many risks.
Pesticide industry ‘helped write’ disinformation playbook used by Big Oil and Big Tobacco, report...
New analysis sheds light on key tactics Monsanto used to distort science and spin the narrative in defense of its herbicide product.