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Groups denounce gutting of environmental rules ‘when Trump thinks no one is paying attention’
Order denounced as “latest in string of outlandish authoritarian acts” from the U.S. president. by Eoin Higgins, staff writer Thursday, June 4 President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order Thursday waiving environmental regulatory…
After dams fail, Dow admits floodwaters in Midland, Michigan ‘commingling’ with toxic chemical storage ponds
“This has the potential to be a major environmental disaster.” by Eoin Higgins, staff writer Wednesday, May 20, 10 AM EDT Floodwaters unleashed by a dam failure in central Michigan have reached a Dow Chemical facility…
Barr accused of ‘capturing Justice System’ for benefit of Trump as DOJ drops case against Michael Flynn
“Fairness, independence, and the rule of law are principles that have no meaning to Barr. This is a dark day for the Justice Department.” by Julia Conley, staff writer Thursday, May 7 Government watchdogs on…
Nuclear industry effort to exploit crisis for bailout decried as ‘disaster capitalism at its worst’
“The nuclear industry begged for a bailout last fall and is now using coronavirus to try and brazenly grab more cash,” warned Friends of the Earth. by Andrea Germanos, staff writer, Jon Queally, staff writer Friends…
