Climate and Environmental Crisis

Fracking banned in Delaware River BasinFracking banned in Delaware River Basin

Fracking banned in Delaware River Basin

In a historic ruling, the Delaware River Basin Commission voted Feb. 25 to permanently ban fracking (hydraulic fracturing) for natural…

March 2, 2021
Texas freeze – Rich get richer, workers sufferTexas freeze – Rich get richer, workers suffer

Texas freeze – Rich get richer, workers suffer

Houston An unprecedented winter storm hit Texas Feb. 15, bringing subfreezing temperatures. One week later, huge sections of the population…

February 23, 2021
Portland, Ore. — Police stop hungry people from retrieving food from dumpsterPortland, Ore. — Police stop hungry people from retrieving food from dumpster

Portland, Ore. — Police stop hungry people from retrieving food from dumpster

Portland, Ore.  As a massive winter storm swept across the U.S. last week, knocking out power from Oregon to Texas…

February 22, 2021
Capitalists consolidate control over U.S. farmlandCapitalists consolidate control over U.S. farmland

Capitalists consolidate control over U.S. farmland

The amount of farmland in the United States has been in steady decline for most of the 21st century. While…

February 12, 2021
Capitalist greed kills six poultry workers in GeorgiaCapitalist greed kills six poultry workers in Georgia

Capitalist greed kills six poultry workers in Georgia

Atlanta, Ga. Jan. 31 — Prior to Jan. 28, most of us were likely unaware of the death-rendering results of…

February 1, 2021
Electric cars and China: Another great leap forwardElectric cars and China: Another great leap forward

Electric cars and China: Another great leap forward

China is now the world’s biggest market for automobiles, accounting for a third of global car sales. “It is bigger…

February 1, 2021
Flint water scandal charges: Slap on the wrist for ex-governorFlint water scandal charges: Slap on the wrist for ex-governor

Flint water scandal charges: Slap on the wrist for ex-governor

In April 2014 the city of Flint, Mich., made the fatal decision to switch its water supply from Detroit Water…

January 20, 2021
Since Paris Agreement – the five hottest years everSince Paris Agreement – the five hottest years ever

Since Paris Agreement – the five hottest years ever

By Mayana Ashley-Carner   On Dec. 12, 2015, politicians and world leaders signed the Paris Agreement, an international pledge to…

December 22, 2020
Defend Chich’il Bildagoteel!Defend Chich’il Bildagoteel!

Defend Chich’il Bildagoteel!

Apache clans and over 300 Indigenous nations are organizing to protect Chich'il Bildagoteel, the Oak Flat site in southeastern Arizona,…

December 14, 2020
Climate change, hurricanes and their destruction in Central AmericaClimate change, hurricanes and their destruction in Central America

Climate change, hurricanes and their destruction in Central America

Hurricane Iota, the 30th named storm, 13th hurricane and 6th major hurricane of 2020, made landfall in Nicaragua just 10…

November 27, 2020