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Spring Cleaning’s Dirty Secret

A toxic chemical called galaxolide that’s commonly included in household cleaning products has been found to accumulate in our bodies and ecosystems.

Seis Maneras de Amar y Mejorar Nuestra Comida

Apenas hace cinco años, el poder politico de la agroindustria hacía que una reforma fuera impensable. Pero el panorama está cambiando. He aquí seis maneras en que ambientalistas, abogados, chefs y críticos de restaurants están uniendo fuerzas para establecer un cambio verdadero en nuestro sistema alimentario.

Six Ways We’re Learning to Love Our Food

Just five years ago, agricultural reform seemed out of reach. Today, everyone from chefs to lawyers to farmworkers are helping build a healthier, more sustainable food system.

Nearly 1,000 Scientists Tell Feds to Cut the Politics on Wildlife Decisions

Scientists tell the heads of the U.S. Departments of Commerce and the Interior to use the best available science in listing decisions.

The Tide is Turning Against Offshore Drilling

A week that saw oil companies retreat from the Arctic’s Chukchi Sea, an agreement among Arctic-bordering countries, and a large spill could be the beginning of the end for offshore drilling.

Incidents of Poaching Rise When Government Legally Culls Wolves

A new study shows that intolerance for the species rises when the government is seen killing wolves.

Opposing The Dakota Access Pipeline: An Inter-Tribal Spiritual Relay

Native American and non-native youth recently completed an inter-tribal 500-mile relay run to deliver a petition demanding the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers deny permits for the Dakota Access Pipeline Project.

Feds Should Close Loopholes, Tighten Enforcement in Methane Rule

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Controlling methane emissions is a critical step toward addressing climate change, and more stringent regulations for the oil and gas industry would be a good start for public lands, taxpayers and the planet.