Thursday, May 16, 2024

Facing famine, 20 million people need food, not bombs

Famine in these four countries is avoidable.

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.

Chevron pipeline spills 4,800 gallons of oil, killing wildlife

The cause of the pipeline failure is under investigation.

Electric utility executives pony up for the GOP roll back of environmental protections

Utilities that perceive the spread of rooftop solar as a threat to their business model just landed a key ally in the Department of Energy.

Tigers and leopards to get new national park in China, 60% bigger than Yellowstone

A monitoring and rescue center for wild tigers and leopards will be set up, along with scientific and research facilities to complement the national park.

Bernie Sanders cheered by Trump supporters after declaring “healthcare is a right”

Trump may have been elected president but Bernie Sanders is still winning the support of the people with his efforts to promote progressive change.

250 protestors demand Enbridge pipeline shutdown over concerns of Great Lakes oil spill

“Oil pipelines don't belong in the Great Lakes.”

Police officer remains on duty after beating unarmed man on video

While Internal Affairs reviews the arrest, the tattooed officer remains on active duty.

The dance of death

Idiots and charlatans, the handmaidens of death, lure us into the abyss.

Defunding police – how antiracist organizers got Seattle to listen

By halting a proposed $150 million police precinct, Seattle activists have made headway in redirecting funding toward services like affordable housing and education.