Actor/Director Mark Ruffalo, a resident of Sullivan Co, NY, talks to Laura Flanders of GRITtv about the impact of Irene on an area where big energy companies want to “hydro-frack” for gas. The threats to water and soil are extreme, he says.
Press freedom is under attack
As Trump cracks down on political speech, independent media is increasingly necessary.
Truthout produces reporting you won’t see in the mainstream: journalism from the frontlines of global conflict, interviews with grassroots movement leaders, high-quality legal analysis and more.
Our work is possible thanks to reader support. Help Truthout catalyze change and social justice — make a tax-deductible monthly or one-time donation today.