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Trump fast-tracks Great Lakes oil tunnel, triggering outcry over water and...

Environmental groups and tribal nations warn the Line 5 tunnel project could endanger drinking water for 40 million people after Trump administration classifies it as an emergency.

Louisiana’s $21 billion LNG tax breaks: Corporate welfare or economic catalyst?

Louisiana communities bear the brunt of $21 billion in LNG tax breaks, losing vital public revenue while corporations profit.

Plastic overload: China bans overseas plastic scraps from US and around...

Now there is an overload of America's waste inside storage facilities nationwide.

Two scientists resign from EPA to protest recent firings

The scientists insist they will “not be a future prop for bad science.”

The carbon tax debate isn’t going away. What would the ideal...

After opposing a Washington state carbon tax in November, climate justice advocates are setting the stage for a more thorough initiative to address both climate change and inequality.

Saint Petersburg becomes first Florida city to commit to 100% renewables

"We envision a city where families can raise their kids in communities free from toxic pollution, where everyone has the opportunity for a good job and access to healthy, affordable energy."

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The MAGA Movement is Jonestown writ large

The reversion to primitivism bears a striking resemblance to the rise of the MAGA movement.

Trump EPA rolls back protections from toxic forever chemicals in drinking water

Amid pressure from chemical and utility industries, the Trump administration weakens key PFAS drinking water regulations—exposing millions to cancer-linked toxins.

GOP tax cuts for the rich advance as Republicans push record-breaking Medicaid and SNAP...

As House Republicans approve tax breaks for the wealthy, they simultaneously move to gut Medicaid and food assistance, rejecting all amendments to protect vulnerable Americans.

The Trump effect on elections globally

But with the recent election results in Canada and Australia, it’s possible to see the limits of Trump’s influence and the signs of a swing back to some semblance of normalcy.

Why the right really hates the Postal Service

It’s not about USPS’s efficiency or viability. It’s about equity and collective good, values that are anathema to predatory capitalism.