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Environment & Health
How Poor Oversight and Fraud in Generic Drug Industry Threatens Patients’ Health
Manufacturers are cutting corners at the cost of quality and safety.
Plastics Industry on Track to Burn 14 Percent of World’s Remaining Carbon Budget
By 2050, making and disposing of plastics could be responsible for a cumulative 56 gigatons of carbon.
Fossil Fuel Companies Push “Market-Based Solutions” to Climate Change
Their lobbying efforts may have paid off, as increased investment in carbon capture draws bipartisan support.
How to Shift to a More Plant-Based Diet, Without the Guilt
Bestselling author Kathy Freston offers a no-guilt, shame-free approach to a more compassionate diet.
Exposing the Dirty Business Behind the Designer Label
Fashion is the world's second-most polluting industry after the oil industry.
Victory on Elder Care Equity Sets a Marker for 2020 Debates
Of the 11 members of Congress running for president, eight have endorsed expanded public support for long-term care.
Springtime in the New Normal of Climate Disruption
Be fully present in nature right here and now, because climate disruption is here.
Regulators May Reconsider Rules That Incentivize Pipeline Construction
A little-noticed FERC announcement could have an outsized impact on the oil and gas industry.
US Refuses to Join Global Effort to Curb Plastic Pollution
Pam Miller, co-chair of the International Pollutants Elimination Network, discusses the developments.
How to Build the Green New Deal? Cities and States May Already Have Answers.
There’s much to learn from local efforts, and they’ll need to be part of implementing a Green New Deal.