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This Nightmare Anniversary Should Remind Us It Didn’t Have to Be This Way
One year ago, Trump announced, “The virus will not have a chance against us.”
Japan Hasn’t Recovered 10 Years After Fukushima Meltdown
Data from an independent analysis show that Japan has not “recovered,” nor can it ever return to pre-meltdown norms.
Sanders Urges Biden to Support Effort to Suspend Pharma Patents
The proposal is backed by nearly 70 percent of U.S. adults surveyed and more than 100 nations worldwide.
Bill McKibben Says Rutgers Divesting From Fossil Fuels Is a “Big Deal”
About 5 percent of Rutgers’s $1.6 billion endowment is invested in fossil fuels.
Rep. Katie Porter Refutes Claim That Oil Industry Doesn’t Get Special Tax Breaks
On Tuesday, a fossil fuel executive falsely suggested that oil and gas companies don't receive special treatment.
US Military Exposed 600,000 to Toxins in Japan and Micronesia — and Hid It
A new book examines the environmental degradation caused by the U.S. military in East Asia and the Pacific Islands.
Texas Governor Lifts Pandemic Restrictions While Blaming Migrants for COVID
Texas is the largest state so far to lift its mandate on face masks and fully reopen businesses.
Wildfires Will Keep Getting Worse — Even in “Best Case” Climate Scenarios
Scientists found that limiting warming by even 0.5 degrees Celsius could substantially reduce fire risk.
Jackson Residents Are Going on Week Four Without Water in Mississippi
Since last month’s winter storm, Jackson’s 160,000 residents have been experiencing water outages and boil notices.
Climate-Driven Extreme Weather Is Imperiling Wildlife Conservation Efforts
The disturbances to ecosystems from climate change and extreme storms make it harder for wildlife to adapt.