Nearly 3,000 Deaths in Puerto Rico Linked to Hurricane Maria

DANICA COTO / The Associated Press Aug 28, 2018 Findings of an independent study ordered by the U.S. territory's government are a sharp contrast to the hurricane's official death toll of 64 and about double the interim estimate of 1,400. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

EPA Coal Plan Could Cause Up to 1,400 Premature Deaths Annually

Ilana Novick Aug 21, 2018 The Environmental Protection Agency’s own analysis reveals the dangers of the plan. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Michigan Health Director, Four Others Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter in Flint Water Crisis

Staff / Truthdig Jun 14, 2017 The new count, filed after a number of other people had been charged in the case, is the one most closely linked to the human toll of the public health emergency. (Update) The new count, filed after a number of other people had been charged in the case, is the one most closely linked to the human toll of the public health emergency. (Update) Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Flint Residents Protest Exclusion From Water Quality Meeting

By Lauren McCauley / Common Dreams Jan 11, 2017 Advocates and residents express concern that officials are rushing to declare the city's water supply safe. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Senate Finally Approves Flint Aid at Expense of the Golden State

By Nadia Prupis / Common Dreams Dec 12, 2016 Michigan action shouldn't come at expense of endangered species protection in California, "but that is the result of the partisan games at play," according to the Natural Resources Defense Council. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Class-Action Lawsuit Seeks Justice for At-Risk Children of Flint

By Nika Knight / Common Dreams Oct 19, 2016 "There must be responsibility to do everything humanly possible to mitigate the damage done to the residents of Flint—especially its children." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Why Farmers Markets Are Critical to Food Security, the Environment and Public Health

By Melissa Kravitz / AlterNet Oct 12, 2016 By not using massive industrial farming and irrigation equipment, small farms better maintain the quality of our soil, air and water -- which is more healthful all around. By not using massive industrial farming and irrigation equipment, small farms better maintain the quality of our soil, air and water—which is more healthful all around. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Millions of Lives Are at Risk as Deadly Fungal Infections Become Drug-Resistant

Staff / Truthdig Aug 31, 2016 Researchers blame the problem on widespread use of fungicides on crops. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

‘Disappointed’ in Obama, Sanders Calls on Top Democrats to Drop Lame-Duck Push for TPP

By Andrea Germans / Common Dreams Aug 13, 2016 The TPP "will cost American jobs, harm the environment, increase the cost of prescription drugs, and threaten our ability to protect public health," Sanders said. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Zika: The Emerging Epidemic

By Sally Satel Jul 30, 2016 The spread of the Zika virus is a public health story, but politics isn't far behind. The consuming controversy here is why the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization have dragged their feet in strongly recommending that women delay pregnancy. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Our Bodies Are Rife With Cancer-Causing Chemicals, Landmark Study Shows

By Deirdre Fulton / Common Dreams Jun 15, 2016 A first-of-its-kind analysis details "the astounding number of carcinogens we are exposed to in almost every part of life that are building up in our systems." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Water Departments to Change Lead-Testing Methods After Investigators Find ‘Cheats’ in 33 U.S. Cities

Staff / Truthdig Jun 2, 2016 A Guardian investigation prompted by the toxic water crisis in Flint, Mich., found that administrators in dozens of cities, including Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia and Detroit, cut corners while testing drinking water for dangerous levels of lead. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )