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Environment & Health
Trump Wants to Punish California Wildfire Victims by Withholding Funds
Trump is willing to treat even his supporters as collateral damage in his war with the Golden State.
The World Will End in Fire
The vanishing of ice from Earth is helping to rapidly render this planet uninhabitable.
A Planet in Crisis: The Heat’s on Us
We have a finite amount of time left to coexist with significant parts of the biosphere.
To Take Down Fossil Fuels, We Must Abandon Capitalism
Dahr Jamail's latest book bears witness to the destruction of our natural world due to climate change.
Healthy Food Just Got a Big Boost in the New Farm Bill
A program that doubles the spending power for food stamp recipients who buy fresh produce just got more funding.
The Green New Deal Is Happening in China
China’s progress in promoting electric cars and clean energy tells us a great deal about the US's potential to do so.
The Biggest Issues for Wildlife and Endangered Species in 2019
Experts warn that the opportunity to make a difference on conservation is already running short.
Health Care Industry Spends $30 Billion a Year Pushing Its Wares
Sophisticated campaigns make people worry about diseases they don’t have and ask for drugs or exams they don’t need.
USDA Allows Animal Neglect and Abuse at Poultry Slaughter Plants
The USDA is unwilling to act against poultry industry interests, which oppose humane handling requirements.
This EPA Rule Change Could Kill Thousands
The Environmental Protection Agency announced a proposal that would weaken the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards.