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More than 200 environmental groups demand halt to new US datacenters

Exclusive: Congress urged to act against energy-hungry facilities blamed for increasing bills and worsening climate crisis

The Guardian - US · Dec 8, 2025

US grocery workers hit by rising prices: ‘We’re at the bottom of the food chain’

Food store employees grapple with fewer hours and inflation – and sound alarm at merger of two largest chains

The Guardian - US · Nov 27, 2024

How "guarded" contracts set food prices

With food prices up 25% over the last four years, it may be worth asking – what determines the cost of food?

Salon · Sep 23, 2024

Manchin teams up with Cruz on gas stoves

Fossil fuel-backed lawmakers are fighting a nonexistent proposal to ban gas stoves

Salon · Feb 3, 2023

EPA considers tougher regulation of livestock farm pollution

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says it will study whether to toughen regulation of large livestock farms that pollute waterways

The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023

Oil wells guzzle precious California water. Next door, residents can’t use the tap

A town in the oil industry’s shadow grapples with health fears as the state fails to limit companies’ use of fresh water

The Guardian - US · Jan 22, 2023

Commentary: Grocery store monopolies are bad news for shoppers

American families are heading into the end-of-year holidays facing sticker shock in the grocery aisles. Prices have jumped 13% over the past year, with even larger increases for staples like eggs, chicken and pork. Although inflation decreased slightly in October, it remains a top concern in public opinion polls for…

Tribune News Service · Nov 22, 2022

Kroger-Albertsons mega-merger could cause more US food deserts, experts say

Agreement between two of the largest supermarket chains in the US could also make prices increase

The Guardian - US · Oct 27, 2022

How much water does big dairy use?

Advocates say it's a good time to take a closer look at the water use behind your milk

Salon · Aug 22, 2022

The bitter fight to stop a 2,000-mile carbon pipeline

Three pipeline projects are in early stages of planning in Iowa. An alliance of farmers, Indigenous groups and environmentalists wants to stop them

The Guardian - US · Jul 7, 2022