Thousands of allegations of abuse and neglect have been made against programs for people with developmental disabilities.
Environment & Health
The Interior Sidelines Environmental Justice
DOI quietly rescinded two memos that provided guidance on protecting vulnerable communities.
One Way to Stay Cool
The Trump administration can decrease global warming by improving refrigerators and air-conditioners.
How Oregon Locals Defeated Chemical Companies
Although some of the biggest companies poured money into a campaign to stop an ordinance, the locals won.
Private Intelligence Firm Keeps Tabs on Environmentalists
When big oil companies want to monitor activists, they turn to Welund.
How Far Will The Interior Go to Loosen Offshore Drilling Rules?
Proposals jeopardize safety precautions put in place after the Deepwater Horizon blowout.
Chemours Lobbied EPA To Avert Use of Natural Refrigerants
Natural refrigerants don’t have a chemical industry group that stands to profit from their use.
Worse Than Lead?
The chemical industry strikes again, shifting from lead to flame retardants that also sicken and kill.
3M Knew About Dangers of Toxic Chemicals Decades Ago
Documents show that 3M knew that toxic chemicals were accumulating in people’s blood.
Are Cosmetics Used in YouTube Makeup Tutorials Safe?
Some ingredients have been linked to health risks like hormone disruption or cancer.
How Coke Spun the Public on its Water Use
Coke claims to give back as much water as it uses. An investigation shows it isn’t even close.
States Are Doing What Scott Pruitt Won’t
The federal government may ignore the environment, but we can’t afford to.
The Trauma of Everyday Gun Violence in New Orleans
There’s an undiagnosed epidemic of PTSD in communities of color.
Trump’s Superfund Nominee Spent Years Fighting for Polluters
Peter Wright has worked for companies responsible for Superfund sites of their own.
“Whatever’s Your Darkest Question, You Can Ask Me.”
A secret network of women working to provide home abortions.
DOI Scientist Resigned After Demand for Sensitive Oil Data
Another controversy hits the Interior Department.
Too Big to Fine, Too Small to Fight Back
Texas’ environmental agency targets small business owners, while corporate polluters are let off easy.
Replacing Toxic Firefighting Foam
The military is cleaning up drinking water contaminated with firefighting foam — while using dangerous new formulas.
The Looming Elder Care Crisis in America
Some 80 million people will be seniors by 2050. Our home-care infrastructure isn’t close to ready.
Within Reach
The transgender community fights for health care.