Bridging the food-or-energy gap
“This dual use of the land adds a layer of efficiency that wouldn’t be there. You start seeing layer after layer of benefit, benefit, benefit."
Coronavirus pandemic in US fueled by stunted CDC budget & lack of access to...
We are joined by two epidemiologists to examine the response so far around the world and in the United States.
Scotland becomes first country to end ‘period poverty’ with the offering of free menstrual...
"This is so often characterized as a women's issue, but it is not. It is a social justice issue, an equalities issue, and a rights issue."
The health and future of the world’s children are at risk and no country...
“This must be a wake up call for countries to invest in child health and development, ensure their voices are heard, protect their rights, and build a future that is fit for children.”
Millions of Americans crowdfunding to cover medical expenses
“It comes down to a profit-making motive that is baked into a system—a system that puts profits over patients.”
New study shows Medicare for All will save Americans billions and prevent thousands of...
This study helps quiet several attacks made on Medicare for All from the private healthcare industry.
Global food waste higher than previously estimated, new study reveals
Global food waste is a much bigger problem than previously thought. A new study confirmed that people waste more than twice as...
Sanders introduces bill aimed to combat corporate polluters and clean up toxic drinking water
“It is not a radical idea to demand that when people in the world’s richest country turn on their taps, the water they drink is free of toxic chemicals.”
New study confirms ‘no safe level’ of air pollution protects against cardiac arrest
"Our study supports recent evidence that there is no safe level of air pollution—finding an increased risk of cardiac arrest despite air quality generally meeting the standards."
Trump’s loosening of pork inspection regulations fails to protect consumers from illness and death...
"Food safety is one of the most important protections in our country and gifting the slaughter industry self-regulation powers will mean pork eaters in this country will be facing higher threats of disease.”