Tag: environment
You don’t want to imagine an ocean without coral reefs—but you...
Scientists call the coral reefs the “rainforests of the sea,” because coral reefs—like rainforests—are highly diverse ecosystems; their destruction would lead to the extinction of a large number of species.
Overshadowed by COVID: The deadly extreme weather of 2020
So while attention was often focused elsewhere, perhaps understandably, here are some of the meteorological extremes recorded in 2020.
Let’s call environmentalism what it is
We should call environmentalism what it is: A problematic term that has been manipulated to fit the needs of those who are—intentionally or otherwise—hiding reality.
President-elect Joe Biden appoints his environmental team
“Folks, we're in a crisis. We literally have no time to waste...”
‘The fossil fuel industry is terrified’: Gas company sues to destroy...
"The fossil fuel industry is terrified the tactics taken in Grant Township are spreading."
Indigenous-led resistance to Enbridge’s Line 3 pipeline threatens big oil’s last...
Water protectors in Minnesota are kicking off what could be the climate movement's next massive, sustained direct action campaign.
12 Trump attacks on the environment since the election
In its final days, the administration is rushing to cement its destructive legacy with attacks on clean air, wildlife and public lands that could be difficult to undo.
Tyson exploits consumers just like its animals and the workers who...
Vulnerable workers, abused animals and a rigged system are the foundation of an unethical, destructive business model.
EPA warns glyphosate is likely to harm the nation’s most endangered...
“If we want to stop the extinction of amazing creatures like monarch butterflies, we need the EPA to take action to stop the out-of-control spraying of deadly poisons.”
With just 1% of farms controlling 70% of global farmland, study...
"A transformative agenda... is urgent and is in the interests of all humanity."
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The power of Latinas’ Trump regret could swing this election
While Latinas were less likely to back Trump, their strides to the right fueled his reelection. Their regret could now propel Democrats.
515 donors gave $4.2 billion to 2026 super PACs, Public Citizen finds
Elon Musk alone gave $445 million, about 10% of the total, according to the group's analysis of FEC data through late October.
In a Country That Needs Heroes, Here Are a Few Standouts This Election Season
“Right now, the United States is unhappy enough to need a lot of heroes.”
ICE lists 36 detainee deaths in fiscal 2026, most since 2018
The agency's own page shows 29 deaths by mid-April and seven more through Aug. 23; DHS has said the size of the detained population explains the rise.
Insurers drop Medicare Advantage plans for 1 million seniors
KFF counted 193 counties with no Medicare Advantage drug plan open to general enrollment in 2027, up from 123 this year