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Environment
Nearly 150 Arrested at Protests Exposing Wall Street’s Link to Climate Crisis
The protest was led by actor and activist Jane Fonda.
Deadly “Super-Pollution Events” Are on the Rise
Cities in basins and valleys are particularly prone to super-pollution events caused by warm days in winter.
Corporate “Cage-Free” Commitments Are Only Meaningful With Accountability
Over 400 companies have pledged to use cage-free eggs by 2026, but some have not been transparent about their practices.
The Faces of Extinction: The Species We Lost in 2019
Along the way we said goodbye to bird species, a shark, two frogs, a snail, several plants, and a whole lot more.
The Corporate Assault on Cancer Alley Created an Environmental Justice Warrior
Sharon Lavigne is sick of being told by politicians that chemical plants are welcome in historically Black communities.
Deadly Earthquakes Rock Puerto Rico, Causing Mass Power Outages
Damage from the earthquakes has left nearly 350 people homeless and at least 300,000 without drinking water.
Australia Is on Fire — Its Government Must Stop Denying Climate Crisis
I am a climate scientist. In Australia, I witnessed firsthand that the climate emergency has already arrived.
1 Billion Animals Killed in Australia Wildfires Is “Very Conservative” Estimate
The original estimate of nearly 500 million animals killed was based solely on figures from the state of New South Wales
Former Energy Secretary Rick Perry Rejoins Board of Dakota Access Owner
Perry is now on the board of the general partner of Energy Transfer LP.
It’s Not Just Roundup — Communities Should Limit All Harmful Pesticides
We should regulate herbicides and related substances comprehensively instead of going after individual chemicals.