Bank of America commits to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
“Investors applaud Bank of America’s commitment to transition to a more sustainable business model and reduce the growing climate impacts of its financing activities."
Air pollution can cross the placenta, reach the fetus, in human pregnancies
"This is the most vulnerable period of life. All the organ systems are in development. For the protection of future generations, we have to reduce exposure."
BREAKING: Trump pardons former Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Arizona
Not surprisingly, Arpaio endorsed Trump's presidential candidacy in January 2016.
Progressive Briefing for Monday, August 6, 2018
The NRA faces a financial crisis, all the Trump Tower meeting drama, federal judge issues game-changing decision on dark money, and more.
Chinese Court Takes Historic Step Toward Advancing Same-Sex Marriage
A court decision regarding one man’s right to marry his partner could come down in the next six months.
Temporary relief for millions of essential immigrant workers could be a reality—fingers crossed
Immigrant rights advocates will continue to take to the streets and pressure their elected officials to make good on their campaign promises for a pathway to citizenship.
Defund or defend? In the fight over fossil fuel investments, who’s winning?
Despite divestment victories, big banks and asset managers continue driving climate change through their lending practices.
Conservationists sound alarm on plummeting giraffe numbers
This is just the beginning of a giraffe recovery.
Humanity’s survival on earth starts with having smaller families
A human rights-based approach to family planning will help reduce the ecological impact of population growth.
The other America
The new politics of the poor in Joe Biden’s (and Mitch McConnell’s) U.S.A...