The Atlantic Ocean contains at least 10 times more plastic pollution than previously estimated
Hopefully, with this new research, policymakers can make moves to stop plastic pollution that is harming marine life, the environment, and ultimately us.
The CDC buried a measles forecast that stressed the need for vaccinations
The agency would have emphasized the importance of vaccinating people against the highly contagious and potentially deadly disease that has spread to 19 states, the records show.
The globalized, corporate-led food system is failing us: Boycott grows of U.N. Food summit
“This industrialized, globalized, corporate-led food system is failing us.”
‘Frankenfish’ Threatens Food Safety
Despite the continued fight from public health and climate activists, genetically modified salmon has been officially authorized for sale in Canada.
Community groups and activists pivot to mutual aid amid ongoing water crisis in Jackson,...
With 150,000 residents still lacking safe drinking water, grassroots organizations are scrambling to address a crisis decades in the making.
After enduring ‘complete hell’ during pandemic, food workers face obstacles getting COVID-19 vaccinations
“Vaccinating our essential farmworkers will ensure the safety of their workplaces, their homes, their families, our food supply, and the vital services that they perform.”
Various studies continue to confirm cannabis use reduces opioid use and abuse
"Cannabis can decrease the use of other prescription medicines, including opioids."
Where is father’s little helper and why is acid cool?
The path forward relies on our ability to ask the right questions, our ability to tell complicated stories, and on our ability to tolerate pain.
What will we remember of 2022?
Let me start 2022 by heading back — way, way back — for a moment.
It’s easy to forget...
Drugs and Privilege: Big Business, Congress and the EpiPen
This new price gouge is the latest example of a corrupt system that hurts regular Americans — but we will hold accountable those who are responsible.