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Devastating Legacy: How Oil Drilling in Kenya’s Kargi Village Led to a Cancer Crisis

Amoco, now part of BP, never cleaned up after its failed oil prospecting mission. Rural Kenyans are suing for a right to a clean environment.

The post An American Company Drilled for Oil in Kenya — and Left Behind Soaring Cancer Rates appeared first on The Intercept.

National Park Service’s New Evaluation Directive Sparks Layoff Fears and Low Morale

A top official told colleagues that a change to a National Park Service employee policy was part of a “reign of terror.”

The post Trump Admin “Deliberately” Tanking Morale to Get Parks Staff to Quit, Official Says in Leaked Tape appeared first on The Intercept.

Trump Approves Controversial Ambler Road Project, Prioritizing AI Industry Over Alaskan Wilderness

Trump’s approval of the 211-mile Ambler Road Project through Gates of the Arctic National Park hinges on winning an “AI arms race.”

The post Trump Sacrifices Alaska Wilderness to Help AI Companies appeared first on The Intercept.

Sunrise Movement Expands Mission to Combat Authoritarianism Amid Climate Crisis

As Trump targets his critics on the left, Sunrise says it needs to battle authoritarianism to protect the climate.

The post Sunrise Movement, Founded to Fight Climate Change, Pivots to Fighting Trump appeared first on The Intercept.

Trump’s Make America Healthy Again Movement: A Contradiction in Public Health Policy

RFK Jr.’s rhetoric can appeal to desperate parents in a broken health system. But experts say his policies only hurt children.

The post MAHA Slams “Corporate Capture” by Food and Pharma Giants — While Trump Strips Regulations appeared first on The Intercept.

USAID Cuts Devastate Water Supply in West Bank Communities

Water shortages are contributing to the largest displacement of Palestinians in the West Bank since 1967.

The post USAID Cuts Leave West Bank Water Supply High and Dry appeared first on The Intercept.

Dominion Energy’s Influence Shakes Up Virginia Attorney General Race

“The scale of these contributions appears to be unprecedented in Virginia Attorney General races.”

The post Virginia AG Hopeful Was Outraising His Rival — Then Dominion Energy Tipped the Scale appeared first on The Intercept.

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