Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2019/08/13/humanitys-destruction-oceans-nearly-doubled-over-decade-scientists-warn-and-could Published on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 by Common Dreams “The solutions are known and within our grasp. We just need the social and political will to take action.” By Jessica Corbett, staff writer The beach at Hawaii’s … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): For the second time this year, SNAP (aka food stamps), and the families that rely most on it, are under attack by the Administration. Now they are going after Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility (or “Cat El”). Cat … Continued
Posted at https://frac.org/news/this-is-not-america-new-trump-administration-rule-will-create-more-hunger-and-poverty Statement attributed to Jim Weill, president, Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) WASHINGTON, August 12, 2019 — Today, the Trump administration posted the final public charge rule in the Federal Register for inspection. The rule would increase … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2019-08-12/climate-change-air-quality/report-highlights-role-for-farming-in-slowing-climate-change/a67426-1 August 12, 2019 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window A new report confirms improving agricultural land-management practices will be critical to fighting climate change. (Dusan Kostic/Adobe Stock) HARRISBURG, Pa. — A … Continued
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): During the summertime, there’s one thing all Pennsylvanians can agree with: we love visiting the beach. If it’s getting up to visit the beaches of Lake Erie or going down to the Delaware or Jersey shore, we’re … Continued
From the Courage Campaign (https://www.couragecampaign.org/): Everyone should be able to go to a store, church, workplace, club, festival, anywhere without the fear of being killed. But this is no longer the reality for the United States. This country has an … Continued
From Creation Justice Ministries (http://www.creationjustice.org/): Take action this month to protect the arctic! The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is home to the Gwich’in Nation, is a vital part of the ancient traditional migration patterns of the porcupine caribou, and where … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2019-08-09/energy-policy/explosion-sparks-calls-for-more-pipeline-scrutiny/a67419-1 August 9, 2019 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window Fossil fuel infrastructure in the U.S. includes about 2.6 million miles of pipelines. (Reinhard Tiburzy/Adobe Stock) PHILADELPHIA – Environmental groups say an … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): A message from Stacey, a MomsRising member from Overland Park, Kansas: “WIC was incredibly helpful during my pregnancy and first year of our son’s life. I ate better quality food, and the breastfeeding and baby care … Continued
From Social Security Works (http://www.socialsecurityworks.org/): We’re just 7 votes shy of passing Social Security expansion in the U.S. House in 2019! The Social Security 2100 Act has 211 co-sponsors, and if passed would be the most significant update to Social … Continued