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Industry Lawsuits Have Hurt OSHA’s Ability to Set Proper Chemical Safety Limits
Current and former Occupational Safety and Health Administration officials have acknowledged the agency's impotence.
Internal Documents Reveal Big Oil’s Plan for Profiting Amid Climate Pressures
The largest oil and gas companies are leveraging the climate crisis to further entrench their domination of energy markets.
Climate Crisis Is Profoundly Disrupting Conditions in the Arctic, New Study Says
The Arctic is getting rainier and seasons are shifting, with broad consequences for people, ecosystems and wildlife.
Climate Groups Decry Schumer’s Plan to Force Vote on Manchin’s “Dirty Deal”
Environmentalists say the permitting bill would expedite harmful fossil fuel projects and weaken environmental laws.
Insurance Industry-Backed Alternative to Medicare “Is Stealing Our Tax Dollars”
New audits show that Medicare Advantage has collected millions in overcharges from patients over a three-year period.
Toxic Keystone Leaks Show Need to Halt New Pipeline Construction, Advocates Say
The Keystone pipeline system has now spilled more crude oil in the U.S. than any other pipeline in 12 years.
COVID Tragedy at Nursing Home Underscores the Deadly Risks of For-Profit Care
The owners of a New York-based nursing home pocketed millions in taxpayer dollars as patients suffered and died.
Renewable Energy to Become World’s Top Electricity Source by 2025, Report Says
A new report notes the war in Ukraine has spurred governments to speed up development of renewable energy sources.
Michigan Judge Drops Flint Water Charges Against Ex-Gov Snyder, Sparking Outrage
Thousands of Flint, Michigan residents were poisoned by contaminated water on the Republican governor's watch.
Paxlovid and Pfizer Vaccine Expected to Skyrocket in Price Next Year
Millions of those least able to afford the drug and at the highest risk of severe illness may have to pay full price.