Wednesday, May 1, 2024

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."

Protests continue across Canada in solidarity with Wet’suwet’en land defenders fighting fracked gas pipeline

Demonstrations over the past week have halted traffic in downtown Vancouver and shut down railways throughout the country.

A Democratic spring: 12 left challengers taking on the party establishment in 2018

The scattering of challenges to the Democratic establishment after Bernie Sanders’ run has become a tidal wave.

Controversial Keystone XL pipeline gets green light from Trump

"The #KeystoneXL tar sands pipeline was a bad idea from Day One and it remains a terrible idea today."

What’s next for the youth climate lawsuit

Despite continued court delays, confidence remains high among the young people suing the government for its support of fossil fuels.

An acid test for the self-righteous right

The fate of a suspected pedophile Senate nominee is now an acid test of Republican morality.

100+ lawmakers demand moratorium on utility shutoffs to ensure access to services ‘essential to...

“There is absolutely no excuse left for Congress to exclude basic human needs from the next coronavirus stimulus package, or in general,” said Food & Water Action’s Rianna Eckel.

Study: Children have better nutrition when they live near forests

The data show that forests aren't just correlated with improvements in people's diets. We show that forests cause these improvements."

‘All he has to do is sign’: Group crafts executive order for Biden to...

"We have no other option but to fight for debt abolition and a society where everyone has the means to live."