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An Empire of Bases Poisons Water, Threatening Its Own Collapse
The US military’s fire-fighting foam is contaminating groundwater and sickening people in communities around the world.
Superbugs Plague Afghan Hospitals
Afghan citizens are already dying because of the war, but drug resistance will mean even more deaths.
UK Protesters Are Supergluing Themselves to Buildings to Fight Climate Crisis
The Extinction Rebellion movement began six months ago in the United Kingdom and has now spread to 35 countries.
Hundreds of Activists Stage Sit-In Against Big Polluters on Final Day of COP24
Hundreds gathered at the UN climate summit to demand bolder action from world leaders on climate change.
Living Near Oil and Gas Wells Linked to Increase in Cardiovascular Disease
People who live near oil and gas operations are more likely to have early indicators of cardiovascular disease
Climate Scientist Declares: “I’ve Never Been as Worried as I Am Today”
Scientist Hans Joachim Schellnhuber warns that extreme weather will wreak havoc across the globe.
Left-Wing Disaster Relief Efforts Spread Goodwill for Socialism
Where FEMA has failed victims, left-wing groups are offering direct aid and drawing attention to climate change.
We Must Challenge Capitalist “Solutions” to Climate Change
COP24 wants us to drink the same old Kool-Aid in new bottles, but we can and must do better.
US Seeks to Dilute Pact to Cut Carbon Emissions
The UN issued a dire warning Wednesday that nations must act now to save humanity from devastating climate change.
Costa Rica Is Pursuing Decarbonization Despite Global Inaction
Costa Rica plans to go fossil-free beginning next year, becoming the first country to decarbonize its economy.