Environment
AFL-CIO: Global warming a union issue because it’s a workers’ issue
April 23, 2024The nation’s largest labor federation convenes the Earth Day Conference to tackle the harmful effects of global warming on the nation’s workers.
Read moreReaders are answering the People’s World distress call, but more help is needed
April 19, 2024Almost $15,000 came in since last week. Have you given yet?
Read moreA new federal rule seeks to protect miners from black lung disease
April 19, 2024Miners say the "overdue" regulation's success will depend upon effective enforcement.
Read moreU.S. experienced staggering growth in solar and wind power over the last decade
April 8, 2024Nearly a quarter of the nation's grid now runs on renewables, bringing the country closer to its climate goals.
Read moreVenezuela fights record wildfires during climate-fueled drought in Amazon
April 3, 2024“Everything is indicating we’re going to see other events of catastrophic fires — megafires that are huge in size and height."
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