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Environment & Health

Trump’s Attacks on Health Care Threaten Treatment for People With Opioid Disorders
Trump and his allies are playing politics with people's lives.

Inside the Public Health Crisis of Rising Suicide Rates in the United States
Dr. J. John Mann discusses this crisis in depth.

Louisiana Homeowner Left to Hold Bayou Bridge Pipeline Accountable for Damaging Her Home
Dealing with the Bayou Bridge Pipeline representatives has left a bitter taste in the mouths of residents.

Can We Stop FERC From Rushing Us Toward Climate Catastrophe?
FERC should be regulating pipelines, not rubber-stamping them.

EPA Staff Says Trump Administration Changing Agency Mission to Protect Industry
The EPA is facing an ongoing, broad-scale takeover by industries it regulates.

If You’re “Still in” the Paris Climate Agreement, It’s Time to Pay Into the Green Climate Fund
Only a third of the $3 billion pledged by the US has been paid.

A New Network of High-Res Cameras Is Monitoring Pittsburgh’s Air Pollution in Real Time
Researchers are helping health officials crack down on some of the region's biggest polluters.

Moving Towards a Green Economy in Kentucky
High school student Kevin Short is working to ensure the state prioritizes people over coal profits.

Marine Heat Waves, Changing Ocean Currents and Capitalism’s Threat to Life
On World Oceans Day, let's commit to preserving this vital ecosystem.

As EPA Scandals Mount, Scott Pruitt Is Radically Reshaping Agency to Aid Polluters and Big Business
Robert Weissman, president of Public Citizen, discusses more.