Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Kids need to wear masks when they go to school in person, and parents...

I know this is easier said than done but, in my view, this struggle is worth the effort.

Michigan Attorney General Sues Companies Involved in Flint Water Crisis

Shuette’s lawsuit alleges that LAN, Veolia, and their affiliated corporations must be held responsible for “their roles in the events known as the Flint Water Crisis."

7 ways schools can prioritize health and safety this winter

This winter, you can find the perfect illness prevention strategy for your campus by talking to your staff and developing a feasible plan.

Shell, Dow hid cancer-causing chemical in pesticides, contaminating drinking water for millions

“Shell and Dow put greed for profits ahead of the health of the people who bought and used their products.”

Gene editing mishaps highlight need for FDA oversight

The FDA plans to require pre-market safety assessments for gene-edited food animals, as they do for new animal drugs.

Gaza grapples with health emergency amid rising infectious disease cases

Gaza faces a dire health crisis with over 360,000 infectious disease cases in shelters, highlighting the devastating impact of Israel's blockade and a collapsing healthcare system.

School district switches to local and organic meals, cuts carbon footprint – and saves...

A new report revealed surprising results when Oakland overhauled its lunch menu at 100-plus schools by serving less meat and more fruits and vegetables.

The most important thing media can tell us is how we’re getting infected

Finding out what the weak spots are in our defense against the coronavirus is the most vital task journalists can perform right now. It’s news we could use—desperately.

Response to Nation article on single payer: Improved medicare for all is the solution

Throughout time, every great social movement has been told that it was asking for too much.

Berkeley Soda Tax Is Working

Are Berkeley residents better off?