Environment

Humans now the greatest threat to Earth – so why don’t we hear about it?

August 15, 2018 By Shane Quinn

Scientists estimate that each day extinction is being inflicted upon 150 to 200 species of plant, insect, bird, and mammal.

Ireland dumps investments in fossil fuel companies

August 14, 2018 By Celia Bottger

Almost 900 cities, universities, and governments have divested over $6 trillion from the fossil fuel industry. Why not yours?

Want to create jobs? Reduce fossil fuel use

August 9, 2018 By Basav Sen

Energy efficiency creates more jobs than fossil fuels—and at a faster rate and lower cost.

Progressives in Oregon’s Willamette Valley battle for immigrant rights

August 6, 2018 By Bob Rossi

The Trump win in 2016 has had a particularly bad effect on Willamette Valley towns like Woodburn where immigrant workers are employed in agriculture and in tree planting.

Cinco ejemplos del extremo historial ambiental de Brett Kavanaugh

August 2, 2018 By Javier Sierra

El historial anti-medio ambiente y anti-salud pública del nominado de Donald Trump a la Corte Suprema Brett Kavanaugh muestra que ni protegerá ni defenderá las salvaguardas fundamentales sobre el aire y agua limpios, y el clima...