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State Legislatures Across the US Are Chipping Away at Vaccine Requirements
Legislators in Kansas are pushing bills that add religious exemptions for school vaccine mandates.
Company Responsible for Tainted Baby Formula Has Monopoly Over Aid Program Sales
The current sole-source system allowing market monopolies within government aid programs puts babies at risk.
Indigenous Communities Worldwide Are Rising Up Against Big Coal and Big Oil
A Diné filmmaker discusses how fossil fuel companies are devastating Indigenous lands — and how people are resisting.
What’s Needed to Fight Climate Crisis Is Clear. The Powerful Are Preventing It.
Republicans, Manchin, Sinema, Biden, capitalism and war are obstructing climate action this Earth Day.
Vets Push “No War, No Warming” Climate Campaign Amid Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Echoing Earth Day’s antiwar roots, veterans are pushing for an accounting and reduction of Pentagon emissions.
Activists Blockade Corporate Newspapers for Poor Coverage of Climate Crisis
The outlets were criticized for placing fossil fuel company ads next to reports and perpetuating climate disinformation.
Climate Deniers Will Gather on Earth Day to Stop Biden Conservation Effort
Around 114 resolutions have already been passed by counties in 13 states opposing the conservation and restoration plan.
“It’s Not a Drought, It’s Looting”: Water Rights Activists Organize in Mexico
Multinational corporations are plundering our rivers and groundwater, say Mexico's Indigenous activists.
Fossil Fuel Industry’s Favorite Climate Solution Risks Malaria Surge, Study Says
A new study warns that geoengineering could potentially expose a billion additional people to malaria.
Biden to End Trump-Era “Conscience” Rule Allowing Medical Personnel to Deny Care
Courts have blocked the rule from being implemented since it was finalized in 2019.