Big Oil Wants Taxpayers to Shield It From Climate Change

WILL WEISSERT / The Associated Press Aug 22, 2018 As the nation plans new defenses against more powerful storms and higher tides, one project stands out: a proposal to build a nearly 60-mile "spine" of concrete seawalls, earthen barriers, floating gates and steel levees on the Texas Gulf Coast. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Bye, Scott. Is Donald Next?

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Jul 6, 2018 Scott Pruitt's resignation as head of the Environmental Protection Agency is an ethical and environmental victory—and makes a case for the president's own resignation stronger. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Demand Freedom for Siwatu-Salama Ra

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Apr 19, 2018 The 26-year-old environmental and racial justice activist was unjustly prosecuted and imprisoned, and now, in the third trimester of a high-risk pregnancy, is serving a mandatory two-year sentence. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Judge Berated by Trump in 2016 Backs Him on Challenge to Wall

ELLIOT SPAGAT / The Associated Press Feb 27, 2018 Gonzalo Curiel, whose Mexican heritage was hostilely pointed out by the candidate, removes what could have been a major obstacle to a U.S.-Mexico wall. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Map Shows How Trade Deals Would Enable Polluter Power Grab

By Andrea Germanos / Common Dreams Sep 30, 2016 The interactive tool "gives people a chance to see if toxic trade is in their own backyard." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Most Brazen Corporate Power Grab in American History

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Sep 3, 2016 The 5,544-page text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership confirms that the agreement would be another step in the global capitalists' march to enslave us. Open, sustained revolt is our only option. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Angelenos Press for Change in California With Fossil Fuel Industry Protest

Staff / Truthdig May 20, 2016 Although the state is ahead of the curve on renewable energy, Saturday’s rally in Los Angeles was a reminder to politicians that there’s far to go before we “Break Free” of our dependence on coal, oil and gas. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

‘Days of Revolt’: Chris Hedges Talks With ‘Cowspiracy’ Directors (Video)

Staff / Truthdig May 4, 2016 The film's directors Kip Anderson and Keegan Kuhn discuss the environmental effects of the animal agriculture industry. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Democracy in Action: Arrests at Capitol Building Protests Top 1,400

Emma Niles / Truthdig Apr 19, 2016 Over the past week, Democracy Spring and Democracy Awakening activists lobbied members of Congress for campaign finance and voter-law reforms. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Why Did Christie Settle With Exxon?

David Sirota / Truthdig Mar 14, 2015 Last week, Republican Gov. Chris Christie's administration settled New Jersey's long-standing environmental lawsuit against Exxon Mobil Corp. for pennies on the dollar. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Saving the Planet, One Meal at a Time

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Nov 10, 2014 The animal agriculture industry is the primary cause of the destruction of the ecosystem. Becoming vegan is the most important step we can take to save the planet. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Three Reasons the TPP Is Bad for the Environment

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Jan 16, 2014 The Sierra Club, the Natural Resources Defense Council and the World Wildlife Fund have examined the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement leaked by WikiLeaks and determined that the draft could have some devastating environmental consequences. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )