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On the News With Thom Hartmann: Obama Says Kids Don’t Belong in Solitary, and More
Gov. Snyder's decision to put money ahead of safety has left people without regular access to clean water.
“Montrose 9” Continue Fight Over the “Climate Necessity” of Civil Disobedience
After a similar civil disobedience case in Washington State, New York activists are hoping to put climate disruption back on trial.
Half of US Workforce Has No Retirement Plan – but Illinois Has a Fix
Economists see the Illinois Secure Choice Savings Program, designed for private-sector workers, as an innovative complement to Social Security.
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Hydropower Dams Threaten One-Third of the World’s Freshwater Fish
Projects' true costs are being inadequately assessed, say scientists.
Beekeeper Who Sounded Alarm on Colony Collapse Disorder Loses 90 Percent of His Hives
How much longer will these poisons be allowed on the market?
Impacts to Health, Livelihood Continue One Year After Toxic Mine Spill in Mexico
Officials from both the mine and Mexican government claim the river is now safe.
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New Report Reveals Electric Utility Industry’s Influence at Universities
Energy and Policy Institute has released a report detailing how several universities, funded by utility companies are producing academic reports.
Conservative National Groups Battle in the States Over Constitution Redo
Just seven more states are needed to convene a meeting for new amendments.
Arkansas Frackquake Victims Commiserate With Oklahomans as Deadly Risks Grow
If a 7.0 magnitude earthquake hits, it could take out 200 miles of state infrastructure.
In North Dakota’s Booming Oil Patch, One Tribe Beat Back Fracking
The Turtle Mountain Band was among the first tribes to ban the drilling process. Here's the difference it made.