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Environment
We Are the Lorax. We Speak for the Trees.
Dr. Seuss’s beloved character gets a bad rap. Turns out he was angry for a reason.
New Study Warns of Deadly Link Between Rising Temperatures and Suicide
Up to 26,000 more people could die by suicide in the US by 2050 if we don't deal with climate change.
Ocean Acidification Could Amplify Climate Disruption
Ocean acidification can compromise marine ecosystems and was a key component in previous mass extinction events.
Youth-Led Marches Across the Globe Demand Immediate Climate Action
Young activists demand officials safeguard the planet for both its current inhabitants and future generations.
Trump Administration Opens Door for Corporate Attack on Vulnerable Wildlife
If the Interior Department's proposals are approved, “Zinke will go down in history as the extinction secretary.”
Federal Agencies Halt Reviews of Toxic Pesticides That Endanger Wildlife
There's a revolving door between pesticide companies and federal agencies.
If the Bayou Bridge Pipeline Spills, There’s No Plan for Vulnerable Residents
While pipeline opponents won initial victories at the state and federal levels, construction has continued.
Lawsuit Challenges Trump’s Massive Offshore Drilling Sale in Gulf of Mexico
Trump is using the very protections he is rolling back to show that the lease sale will have no environmental impact.
The Environmental Law at the Center of a Lawsuit Against Trump Administration
The Trump administration issued a new opinion that could rollback bird protections.
The Limits of Green Energy Under Capitalism
Renewable energy cannot grow fast enough to avert climate catastrophe under capitalism's growing demand for energy.