First Agent Orange, Now Roundup: What’s Monsanto Up to in Vietnam?
Will another drawn-out battle be fought in the rice-fields? And who will win that battle?
Third GMO Arctic Apple Gets USDA Approval
A third GMO apple was just approved by the USDA despite anti-GMO feedback.
Simply PFAS: Lawsuit claims ‘all natural’ orange juice brand contains toxic forever chemicals
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances are a growing concern because of the many health impacts associated with exposure and their tendency to persist in the human body for months to years and in the environment for thousands of years.
Global shift to plant-based diets could prevent 236,000 deaths annually, study reveals
A recent international study underscores the profound impact of dietary choices on public health and environmental sustainability, projecting significant reductions in premature deaths and boosts in global GDP.
Yale study says Medicare for All would save US $450 billion, prevent nearly 70,000...
The study in The Lancet found that Medicare for All, supported by Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, will save money and is more cost-effective than “Medicare for All Who Want It."
Ubiquitous threat: Microplastics discovered in every human placenta sample
This revelation underscores a growing environmental crisis, highlighting the pervasive infiltration of microplastics into the most intimate aspects of human life.
Progressive Briefing for Wednesday, September 12
Energy Transfer pipeline explodes in Pennsylvania, Trump calls Puerto Rico an 'unsung success', the fight against world hunger, and more.
Jury hands down $2.25 billion verdict to Bayer in Roundup weed killer case
John McKivison sued Bayer because he believes he developed cancer after using Roundup on his property for two decades,
Pharma CEOs grilled by Sanders: A standoff on drug pricing
"In a fiery Senate showdown, Senator Bernie Sanders challenges Big Pharma on exorbitant U.S. drug prices, revealing the stark divide between profit margins and patient access to essential medications."
Vegan diets cut emissions, water pollution and land use by 75%, major study finds
Dietary changes will be necessary to feed more people as the human population continues to grow, while also limiting environmental impacts.