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Monsanto’s Next Legal Battle Over Roundup Is in Its Hometown
“Gordon v. Monsanto” starts August 19 in St. Louis County Circuit Court.
Plastics Industry on Track to Burn 14 Percent of World’s Remaining Carbon Budget
By 2050, making and disposing of plastics could be responsible for a cumulative 56 gigatons of carbon.
Fossil Fuel Companies Push “Market-Based Solutions” to Climate Change
Their lobbying efforts may have paid off, as increased investment in carbon capture draws bipartisan support.
How to Shift to a More Plant-Based Diet, Without the Guilt
Bestselling author Kathy Freston offers a no-guilt, shame-free approach to a more compassionate diet.
Exposing the Dirty Business Behind the Designer Label
Fashion is the world's second-most polluting industry after the oil industry.
Regulators May Reconsider Rules That Incentivize Pipeline Construction
A little-noticed FERC announcement could have an outsized impact on the oil and gas industry.
US Refuses to Join Global Effort to Curb Plastic Pollution
Pam Miller, co-chair of the International Pollutants Elimination Network, discusses the developments.
How to Build the Green New Deal? Cities and States May Already Have Answers.
There’s much to learn from local efforts, and they’ll need to be part of implementing a Green New Deal.
Jury Orders Monsanto to Pay Record $2 Billion to Couple in Roundup Cancer Trial
This is the third such ruling against Monsanto in less than a year.
Mining Companies Use Excessive Legal Powers to Gamble With Latin American Lives
Trade agreements and investment treaties take precedence over local health and environment concerns.