Truthout
Environment & Health
Lead Detected in Pittsburgh’s Drinking Water Has Been on the Rise Since 1999
The city is in compliance with federal guidelines, but barely made the cut the last time it tested in 2013.
Torching the Truth at US Military Bookstores
The Pentagon is trying to cover up the toxic effects of its deadly burn pits.
How Forest Loss Is Leading to a Rise in Human Disease
A growing body of scientific evidence shows that the felling of tropical forests creates optimal conditions for the spread of mosquito-borne scourges.
Japanese Government’s Effort to Reboot Nuclear Energy Meets Resistance
Five years after the meltdown in Fukushima, the Japanese governmentu2019s effort to reboot its nuclear energy program is still being met with resistance.
Fracking Becomes an Issue in Presidential Primaries
Sanders made it clear Clinton has the support of establishment players taking money from the oil and gas industry.
The Dirty, Deadly Front End of Nuclear Power — 15,000 Abandoned Uranium Mines
Arnie Gundersen's life, for a good amount of time, was ruined by the nuclear industry after he exposed radioactive safety violations.
Ray McGovern on the CIA, Torture and Blowing the Whistle
McGovern talks about his experience in the CIA and the reasons that led him to become an activist.
Switching Cosmetics Can Help Teens Reduce Exposure to Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals
Using off-the-shelf products labeled free of these chemicals for even three days can lead to a big drop in exposure levels, study shows.
Clinton and Sanders Spar on Immigration Reform, Deportations and US Imperialism in Latin America
In the 2016 race for the White House, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders squared off in a debate at Miami-Dade College in Florida.
How DuPont Concealed the Dangers of the New Teflon Toxin
Only 15 percent of new chemical notices contain any information about the materials' impact on health.