Truthout
Environment & Health
The Limits of Green Energy Under Capitalism
Renewable energy cannot grow fast enough to avert climate catastrophe under capitalism's growing demand for energy.
Global Temperature Projections Could Double as the World Burns
With a scorching start to July and wildfires raging, a new study warns about long-range high temperature projections.
Wealth Can’t Protect Environmentally Ravaged Silicon Valley From Climate Change
The tech empire’s power and money are no match for the fierce drought and wildfires exacerbated by urban sprawl.
What Air Pollution and Police Violence Have in Common
Established politicians fail to grasp that the most critical issues facing most Americans are linked.
How the EPA and the Pentagon Downplayed a Growing Toxic Threat
The US government has deliberately withheld reporting on the extent of the contaminants in our drinking water.
Trump’s Angry Tweets and Secret Deals Will Not Lower Drug Prices
A secret deal to delay price hikes is not the same as lowering prices. But Trump and the GOP won't consider regulation.
Out-of-Pocket Costs Put HIV Prevention Drug Out of Reach for Many at Risk
Price is one of many barriers exacerbating disparities in the use of an HIV prevention pill and HIV's infection rate.
Bradley Foundation Funds Web of Climate Change Deniers
The Bradly Foundation promotes fossil fuel industry interests at the expense of the environment.
How the Farm Bill Could Affect Our Food System
Janine Jackson interviewed Patty Lovera about the undercovered Farm Bill.
Pre-Existing Conditions: The Age Group Most Vulnerable if Coverage Goes Away
Stripping away coverage for pre-existing health conditions would leave American adults under 65 vulnerable.