Truthout
Environment & Health
Thousands Defy Paris State of Emergency, Protest Ban to Sound the Alarm on Global Climate Crisis
Tens of thousands of people formed a human chain stretching for blocks.
Woman Charged With Criminal Mischief After Giving Water to Thirsty Animals
There is no meaningful difference between the dogs we share our lives with, and the pigs and chickens and cows we call dinner.
Western State Regulators Struggling to Keep Up With Radioactive Fracking and Drilling Waste
A new report details a string of illegal dumping incidents.
Global Warming’s Unacknowledged Threat: The Pentagon
The Pentagon's role in weather disruption needs to become part of the climate discussion.
When Surgeons Multitask: The Little-Known Practice of Concurrent Surgeries
When you go to the hospital for an operation, did you know your surgeon might also be performing a procedure on another patient?
Portland Blocked Fossil Fuels, What Now?
The next battle won't be child's play.
Why Are Companies Allowed to Delay Cleanup of Toxic Superfund Sites?
We must find a new, faster way to hold companies accountable for toxic pollution that affects millions of people in the US.
These Kids Can’t Vote, but They Can Sue
In Washington State, eight kids took the government to court to safeguard their future through stronger regulations on carbon emissions.
FDA’s Approval of Genetically Engineered Salmon Based on Bad Science, Say Consumer Advocates
The agency's move sets a low bar for future approvals of genetically engineered animals for human consumption.
My Factory-Farmed Thanksgiving Terror
One look at that turkey and I can't get my mind off how factory farming is endangering our health.