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Protecting Farmworkers from a Poisonous Legacy
A petition to ban chlorpyrifos, a toxic pesticide, paves the way for even greater farmworker protections.
Read MoreMaking History at Standing Rock: Tribes Are Leading Action to Preserve the Planet
The Standing Rock Sioux's stand against the Dakota Access Pipeline is a historic moment and one that matters to the climate movement.
Read MoreWith Shipping on the Decline, Opportunity Arises to Save Salmon
With more Washington farmers moving from barges to rail to ship crops, the call grows to remove dams on the Snake River and restore the dwindling salmon population.
Read MoreCongress Continues its Quiet Attack on Wolves
The lame duck Congress looks to take a few last swings at wolves on its way out the door.
Read MoreBLM’s Plan For 65 Illegal Leases on White River National Forest Woefully Out of Balance
The Bureau of Land Management’s new plan for dealing with 65 illegally issued oil and gas leases in Colorado's White River National Forest includes the validation of 27 of these illegal leases, with no additional protections.
Read MoreAmericans Speak Out Against Toxic Phthalates in Food
The FDA received an outpouring of comments from the public voicing concern about phthalates, harmful chemicals used in food packaging and processing equipment.
Read MoreRegulators’ Failures Expose Hawaiians to Toxic Pesticides, Violating their Civil Rights
Earthjustice attorney Kylie Wager reveals a history of injustice around pesticide spraying in West Kauai and on the island of Molokai.
Read MoreAntibiotic Use in Livestock Is a Growing Threat
The Food and Drug Administration has failed to crack down on the abuse of life-saving medicines on factory farms.
Read MoreOtter this World: Five Fantastic Otter Facts for Sea Otter Awareness Week
Otters are more than just furry faces—they also help keep coastal ecosystems alive.
Read MoreJustice for Maryland—but What About Puerto Rico?
In Maryland and Puerto Rico, activists have taken to the streets in an effort to keep polluting trash incinerators at bay.
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