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Opponents Delay $1.25 Billion Plastics Factory in Louisiana
If built, the 250-acre complex would release some 300 tons of toxic air emissions per year.
The Green New Deal Has Sparked a Necessary Conversation — Let’s Keep It Going
From environmental groups to unions, we need all hands on deck to confront planetary crisis.
Why Are Harmful Flame-Retardant Chemicals Still Showing Up in Children’s Toys?
Some harmful chemicals in recycled plastics can be traced to electronics recycling.
Indigenous Groups Applaud Return of Grizzly Bear to Endangered Species List
The bear was officially returned to the list created by the Endangered Species Act on Tuesday.
In July, Greenland Lost 80 Million Olympic Swimming Pools Worth of Ice
July was the warmest month in recorded human history.
Majority of House Democrats Have Signed on to Medicare for All
Sustained grassroots organizing made this moment possible.
Hospitals Squeal Over Trump Proposal to Disclose Insurance Company Discounts
The rule is a sign that more and more Republicans see defending the status quo as a political loser.
Biden and Harris Accidentally Made Case for Medicare for All, Health Experts Say
They inadvertently highlighted the superiority of Medicare for All with their jumbled, dishonest health care discussion.
Candidates Should Visit the Country’s Most Polluted Areas, Activists Say
Few candidates have made a point of visiting environmental justice communities as part of their campaigns.
The Fracking Industry Is in Debt. Retirement Funds Are Helping Bail It Out.
The industry plans to source 40 percent of its capital for 2019 from private equity funds, including pension funds.