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Opioid Crisis Now Leading Cause of Death for Americans Under 50
Dr. Andrew Kolodny, co-director of opioid policy research at Brandeis University, discusses how Big Pharma contributes to the ongoing opioid crisis.
Cutting Superfund’s Budget Will Slow Toxic Waste Cleanups, Threatening Public Health and Property Values
President Trump's 2018 budget proposal calls for an additional 30 percent cut to Superfund.
Africa Drives Global Action Against Mercury Use
Olubunmi Olusanya of the Federal Ministry of Environment, Nigeria, is keen on phasing out mercury-added products.
Trump’s Climate Withdrawal Is an Impeachable Offense
Trump's withdrawal from the Paris agreement constitutes a crime against humanity and against the planet.
Voters Are Fired Up for Single Payer, Creating Dilemma for Democrats
When the people lead, the legislators will follow.
NSA Contractor Charged for Leak Reveals Russian Cyberattack of 2016 Election
A military intelligence contractor has been arrested and charged with leaking a top-secret NSA report.
On Outrage: Trump, Climate, Denial and Action
The science is clear. And much of the technology and know-how that we need to address climate change already exists.
Casino Magnate Sheldon Adelson Stands Between Nevada and a Renewable Energy Future
The casino magnate is attempting to prevent a renewable energy bill from becoming law.
How Grizzlies, Monarchs and Even Fish Can Benefit From US Highways
Roads often present peril for wildlife - but with good planning, they can benefit animals instead.
Colombia Grants Legal Rights to the Polluted Atrato River
This court ruling is an encouraging step toward environmental protection.