By Jake Johnson / Common DreamsJul 9, 2017
The Environmental Protection Agency plans to undermine the 1972 Clean Water Act by rescinding the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
By Lauren Coleman-Lochner / BloombergMay 24, 2017
She has represented the American Chemistry Council, an industry group whose members include Dow Chemical Co. and ExxonMobil. Now Nancy Beck has moved to the Environmental Protection Agency. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
By Juan Cole / Informed CommentMay 13, 2017
The Chinese president called the new French leader this week, urging him to adhere to the Paris agreement, from which President Trump is considering withdrawing. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
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Bill Blum / TruthdigApr 24, 2017
In the few short weeks since his confirmation, Sessions has come forth with a number of loathsome actions or statements on race, ethnicity or minority rights. And he's probably just getting started. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
By Nika Knight / Common DreamsMar 18, 2017
The president's latest hires confirm that his policy isn't so much to drain the swamp as to fill it, according to many observers. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
By Joshua Frank / CounterPunchMar 15, 2017
The lead in Flint’s water has taken a physical and mental toll on residents, and the water remains tainted. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
By Juan Cole / Informed CommentMar 12, 2017
If Pruitt angers you, swing into action. Find out whether there is a coal plant near you and work to close it. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Natasha Hakimi Zapata / TruthdigFeb 28, 2017
The Vermont senator and the "Science Guy" take to Facebook Live to discuss the president's disavowal of climate change. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Emma Niles / TruthdigJan 26, 2017
Many in the scientific community are also spreading word of an upcoming “Scientists March on Washington.” Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
By Lauren McCauley / Common DreamsJan 25, 2017
The moves come amid growing concern that Trump and his appointees will suppress scientific innovation and research to advance their own ideological agenda. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigJan 1, 2017
2016 is history. As we turn the page on this strange and difficult year, Truthdig editors and writers look ahead to what the new year might bring. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
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