Friday, April 26, 2024

Tag: environment

650,000 K-12 Children Attend School Within One Mile of a Fracked...

The spread of fracking across the U.S. over the last decade has been damaging to our environment and health, and it’s time to put a stop to the practice and start healing the damage.

Standing Rock Joins the World’s Indigenous Fighting for Land and Life

Military-style troops confronted Dakota Access demonstrators recently, underscoring the common narrative U.S. tribes share with the world’s Indigenous Peoples.

Air Pollution is Creating a “Public Health Emergency”

Air pollution is increasing at an alarming rate and needs to be made a priority for public safety.

The Last Time Summer Was This Hot, Human Beings Hadn’t Yet...

“In other words, it is not clear that we can survive big temperature increases like 6 and 10 degrees C.”

2 Pipelines to Mexico Approved by President Obama

The Obama administration has quietly approved two pipelines that go from Texas to Mexico.

$90 Billion Whistleblower Suit Filed Against Four of the Nation’s Largest...

“BASF Corporation, Bayer Material Science LLC, Dow Chemical Company and Huntsman International LLC have been named in a False Claims Act (FCA) lawsuit brought by New York law firm Kasowitz, Benson, Torres & Friedman LLP on behalf of the U.S. government.”

France Bans Plastic Silverware, Plates and Cups

France has become the first country to ban the use of single-use plastic kitchenware by 2020.

Arrest Warrant Issued for Journalist Amy Goodman After Covering Dakota Access...

“After the clash, both sides reported injuries, and dozens of protesters reported Dakota Access security personnel attacking them with dogs and pepper spray — as documented in Goodman’s video footage.”

Obama Pipeline Plot Twist Is Not a Victory—And Could Erase the...

By toasting the illusion of victory, we could undo what we have built at Standing Rock, this unprecedented act of collective resistance. By celebrating too soon, you’re helping to build a pipeline.

Oil Company Halts Dakota Pipeline

Big oil company agrees to halt North Dakota pipeline work until Friday thanks to protestors.

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Shock and awe at UT Austin as state troopers in riot gear quash student...

An aggressive show of force by Texas state troopers raises questions about the right to peaceful assembly, as students at the University of Texas at Austin face riot gear and arrests during a Gaza solidarity protest.

Trump faces contempt charges over gag order violations

In a contentious courtroom showdown, former President Donald Trump may face criminal contempt charges as he's accused of flouting a judicial gag order, casting a spotlight on his ongoing legal battles.

UK sets new standard as renewables outpace fossil fuels in power generation

For the first time, wind energy leads the charge in the UK's power grid, marking a pivotal shift towards cleaner, sustainable electricity amid global environmental concerns.
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The case against RFK Jr.

Would RFK Junior be just another crackpot in the growing pool of fringe politicians?

How Summer Lee’s landslide victory defies billionaire influence in politics

In a resounding rejection of billionaire-funded opposition, U.S. Rep. Summer Lee secures a primary win, highlighting a growing resistance against corporate and dark money in American politics.