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Bad News: Our toilet paper has forever chemicals and they end up in our drinking water
Researchers found a high concentration of a dangerous PFAS chemical in wastewater—and a significant portion of that was coming from toilet paper. Credit: Healthline By Derek Ren, Alliance Intern from …
Exposed! QAnon and the dangerous threat it poses to your family, friends, our country and the world
QAnon believers at a Trump rally. Credit: Film Daily By Terry Gips, Alliance President What’s as threatening as the spread of cancer and a raging wildfire? QAnon. What many of …
Inspiration: Heroic MSU professor and students protect each other during gun violence incident
Michigan State University Assistant Professor Marco Díaz-Muñoz was teaching a class on Cuban cultural identity when a masked gunman opened fire, killing two students and injuring several others. Credit: Kelly …
Bad News: Right-wing group spreading misinformation to stop solar projects in rural America
It’s hard to quantify the effect that Citizens for Responsible Solar is having on local debates over solar development. “But I’ve sure seen their impact,” says Ronald Meyers, director of …
Good News: 4-day workweek provides business, worker and climate benefits
Numerous studies over the years have documented a link between fewer working hours and lower emissions and worker satisfaction. Credit: iStock/Washington Post By Derek Ren, Alliance Intern from the University …
Exposed! The unfolding invisible chemical threat behind the Ohio train disaster and how poison plastics affects you, low-income people and the planet
Site of the toxic train derailment in Palestine, Ohio. Credit: Robert C Atkinson Jr., @blckndgldfn, via Twitter By Terry Gips, Alliance President We’ve been hearing a lot about the horrific …
What to Watch: Celebrate Black History Month with these films, books, albums and podcasts
Black History Month is ending this week, but that doesn’t mean we should stop supporting Black creators or leave off educating ourselves about being Black in America. These films, books, …