Environment
Judge DAPL, aka Judge Boasberg, sits on pipeline case as oil begins to flow
June 7, 2017In the past few weeks there have been three separate leaks in the tentative pipeline occurring before it was fully operational.
Read moreCapitalism is destructive and unsustainable – It needs to be replaced
June 6, 2017Capitalism's many crises are reaching dangerous tipping points. They are rooted in a path of destructive and unsustainable development.
Read moreParis discord
June 2, 2017There was clearly a shaming pressure to not seem like the international laggards on climate, which Trump has now enthusiastically embraced.
Read moreLong after the flames, firefighters at risk from cancer chemicals
May 25, 2017During the “overhaul” phase of fighting a fire, they are still being exposed to a potpourri of carcinogenic chemicals and gases.
Read moreBlankenship leaves prison; blames others for his mine explosion that killed 29
May 17, 2017Prosecutors at Blankenship’s trial introduced evidence about his hands-on operation of all Massey mines, putting profits before people and downgrading safety.
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