Thousands Rally for Chicago Teachers as Banks vs. Schools Battle Rages
"We need the political leadership of the city to know that schools can't keep being the last priority."
U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Latest Effort to Block Air Pollution Rule
Twenty states tried to derail the Obama administration’s mercury regulation.
The Egg Industry, Scrambling
The egg industry has fought the legislative mandates, arguing that banning cages will cost producers and consumers more, without improving animal welfare.
Last Known Chilean Sea Bass Poaching Ship Caught in Indonesia
The Indonesian navy plans to sink the Viking within the next few days, signaling, at least temporarily, the end of the destructive practice.
Victory! Zambia Bans Child Marriage
It is now illegal for anyone under the age of 18 to be married in Zambia.
Portland to Be Home to World’s First Vegan Supermarket Chain
Veganz is the world's first all-vegan supermarket chain. By the end of 2016 they will have 14 stores open around the world.
How Will the Fight for $15 Reckon with Harmful Proposals From an Unlikely Ally?
The Fight for $15’s narrow notion of those interests has upset some and gratified others. But don’t expect it change. The campaign has been winning, after all.
Another Dead Whale Found With Plastic in Its Stomach
Sei whales are in so much danger from being hunted, poisoned by plastic pollution, and being entangled in fishing nets it’s no wonder there are only 12,000 left on the planet.
A New Era of Global Protest Begins
In line with the steady rise in social unrest over the past decade, it’s likely that we will witness an unprecedented escalation in large-scale citizen protests across the globe in 2016 and beyond.
10 Stunning Images Show Human’s Huge Impact on the Earth
Proof of humanity’s devastating footprint on Earth can be seen in these stunning images.