This week in history: American Humanists organize
Humanism is an ethical worldview based on rationality and scientific reasoning and rejects divisive superstitions and stereotypes.
Obama administration puts a stopper on mercury pollution
In a historic development, the Obama administration has set national health standards for mercury and other toxic air pollution, a measure that will save lives and create jobs in pollution control technology.
Michigan scientists urge support for EPA
More than 160 scientists from major universities across Michigan this week urged support for the Environmental Protection Agency, calling the federal agency's role essential to protecting the public health.
Latino community rejects DOJ whitewash in Gutierrez case
A coalition of community and labor activists in Sacramento, California are demanding justice for Luis Gutierrez who was fatally shot by three deputies last year and were recently cleared by the U.S. Department of Justice.
Coalition fights GOP attack on EPA
Republicans propose to stop the Environmental Protection Agency from doing its job to protect Americans from air pollution.
Air pollution and diabetes: Pollution levels too high
A new national study has found that there is a statistical correlation between exposure to air pollution and adult diabetes.
Possible foreclosure fraud prompts investigation by feds
Attorney General Eric Holder announced a federal investigation into possible fraud by big banks foreclosing on homeowners.
U.S. ready to sue Arizona sheriff on alleged civil rights abuses
Justice Department attorneys investigating Maricopa County, Arizona, Sheriff Joe Arpaio for civil rights violations, are giving his lawyers until next Tuesday to turn over requested documents.
EPA will declare CO2 a dangerous pollutant
The Environmental Protection Agency is set to declare carbon dioxide a dangerous pollutant, EPA head Lisa Jackson announced on Monday. That action would trigger federal regulation of industrial CO2 sources like coal-fired power plants, cars, refineries and factories.
