A Warmer World Needs More Habitat Protection
The conversion of wilderness for urban growth, agriculture and pasture has already caused losses of perhaps one species in 10 in ecosystems disturbed by humankind.
Book Review
Farmhands and Maids Say #MeToo
A powerful new book shines light on the rampant sexual violence against the nation's agricultural and domestic workers, who are excluded from laws meant to shield workers from abuse.
Pope Issues Stark Warning to Oil CEOs on Climate Change
Meeting the world's energy needs "must not destroy civilization," Pope Francis says at an energy conference at the Vatican.
Ireland Leads the EU in Household Pollution
The latest research shows that carbon emissions from Irish homes are the highest in the 28-member European Union. Large-scale use of coal, peat and oil is blamed.
A Fairer World May Mean More Modest Dreams
Basic needs for all can probably be met sustainably, a new study finds—but a higher level of life satisfaction may be incompatible with a sustainable planet.
TD originals
American History for Truthdiggers: Roots in Religious Zealotry
For the Puritans of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, a harsh faith justified executing “witches” and burning living Native American women and children.
Nunes' Home District Unfazed by Memo
Rep. Devin Nunes' constituents in central California care little about his controversial memo on the Russia probe. They care more about Nunes' championing of farmers' rights.
A Wide-Open Door for Pesticide Lobbyists at the Agriculture Department
One former lobbyist now leads the department's deregulatory team, and visitor logs show old ties remain strong.
Scheer Intelligence
Is the GMO Scare a Marketing Scam? (Audio and Transcript)
In this episode of “Scheer Intelligence,” Robert Scheer interviews "Food Evolution" filmmaker Scott Hamilton Kennedy. [Transcript added]
Rising Temperatures Cut Economic Output
A new study shows that increasing heat will affect the health and productivity of workers in Europe as well as in the world’s hottest regions.