Monsanto Just Lost a Case Linking Its Weed Killer to Cancer Monsanto Just Lost a Case Linking Its Weed Killer to Cancer
A jury ruled that the corporation knew Roundup could cause harm, but failed to warn users.
Aug 17, 2018 / Rene Ebersole
Trump Quietly OK’s Bioengineered Farming on Wildlife Refuges Trump Quietly OK’s Bioengineered Farming on Wildlife Refuges
By rescinding an Obama-era regulation, the administration is giving a green light to agribusiness on protected lands.
Aug 16, 2018 / Michelle Chen
The Democratic Insurgency Is Winning the War of Ideas The Democratic Insurgency Is Winning the War of Ideas
Some of its candidates have won, others have lost. But the movement is succeeding where it counts.
Aug 16, 2018 / Editorial / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Worse Than Lead? Worse Than Lead?
Special Investigation: The chemical industry strikes again, shifting from lead to flame retardants that also sicken and kill.
Aug 15, 2018 / Feature / Jamie Lincoln Kitman
Trump’s EPA Is Poisoning Our Children Trump’s EPA Is Poisoning Our Children
Rolling back environmental laws leaves kids vulnerable to lead, asbestos, insecticides, and other toxic pollutants.
Aug 13, 2018 / Herman Schwartz
The Latest Pipeline Battle Is Ramping Up in New York The Latest Pipeline Battle Is Ramping Up in New York
Communities once ravaged by Hurricane Sandy are now fighting the Northeast Supply Enhancement pipeline.
Aug 10, 2018 / Arvind Dilawar
What the ‘New York Times’ Climate Blockbuster Missed What the ‘New York Times’ Climate Blockbuster Missed
Nathaniel Rich’s article illustrates American failures, not global ones.
Aug 2, 2018 / Kate Aronoff
Just How Bad Would Kavanaugh Be for the Environment? Just How Bad Would Kavanaugh Be for the Environment?
Trump’s Supreme Court pick has a long track record of favoring business interests over the health of people and the earth.
Jul 31, 2018 / Michelle Chen
The UN Eyes a World With Less US The UN Eyes a World With Less US
Frustrated by Trump’s “America First” war on diplomacy, are other member nations pushing back or moving on?
Jul 30, 2018 / Barbara Crossette