Truthout
Environment & Health
6 Portuguese Youth Are Suing 33 Countries to Speed Up Climate Action
The European Human Rights Court will hear the suit, which aims to hasten climate action by governments.
True Climate Solutions Don’t Exploit Indigenous and Marginalized Communities
To effectively address the climate crisis, it will take a system that champions both people and the planet.
Warming Target of 1.5°C Still Viable Due to Clean Energy Surge, New Report Says
The International Energy Agency said global carbon dioxide emissions from the energy sector “remain worryingly high.”
Chicago Sues Monsanto for “Widespread Contamination” of the Chicago River
“Records show that Monsanto intentionally misled the public,” a Chicago lawyer said.
EVs May Produce Higher Levels of Ocean and Air Pollution Through Tire Emissions
Pollution problems caused by electric vehicles' increased tire wear can be mitigated by curbing car use and dependency.
Island Nations Back Fossil Fuel Treaty at Global Citizen Festival
Antigua and Timor-Leste join the call for a Fossil Fuel Treaty, strengthening the global push against fossil fuels.
Minnesota Judge Dismisses Line 3 Charges Against Indigenous Water Protectors
“To criminalize their behavior would be the crime,” the judge said of the charges against three Anishinaabe activists.
Women of Color Face Mounting Obstacles in Seeking Long COVID Treatment
Patients suffering from this complex chronic health condition face ignorance, stigma and discrimination.
Al Gore: Fossil Fuel Industry Is Not Sincere About Addressing Climate Crisis
The industry must “stop blocking the efforts of everybody else to solve this crisis,” the former vice president said.
Elder Care Should Be Collective. The Atomization of Aging Is a Giant Mistake.
It’s time to face reality and place caring for one another at the heart of the human endeavor.