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Burn Pits: US Government Ignores 60,000 Suffering US War Vets
Vets are suffering from medical ailments associated with the open-air burn pits that were constructed on over 230 military bases.
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The EU Referendum Will Determine the UK’s Future
The European Union is much more than an economic entity; it promotes human rights, cultural diversity and more across Europe.
The Brazilian Coup and Washington’s “Rollback” in Latin America
Washington's Cold War never ended in Latin America.
How Rising Carbon Dioxide Levels May Contribute to Bee Die-Offs
A number of new and accumulating pressures are threatening bee populations.
The Number One Thing We Can Do to Protect Earth’s Oceans
Ultimately, good ocean governance lies beyond what individuals can accomplish.
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Meet the Citizens Who Helped Decide Their City’s Budget — and Got Better Bus Stops
Participatory budgeting, or PB for short, is the idea that putting some of the power of the purse directly in the hands of citizens can pay powerful dividends.
BP Pursues Egyptian Oil Deals While Sponsoring Blockbuster Egypt Exhibition at British Museum
The oil giant is in negotiations with the Egyptian government over the recently discovered Atoll offshore gas field.
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Flame Retardant Exposure Poses a Significant Health Risk to Women
New research links exposure to these toxic chemicals to thyroid problems, especially in post-menopausal women.
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Contamination of Sacred Lake Underscores Environmental Racism in Guatemala
Indigenous communities around Lake Atitlan have mobilized to denounce corruption that guarantees continued water pollution.
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The Uses and Abuses of Political Party “Unity“
The call to unite and fight is popular, but concealed behind it are important political questions.