POLICY

The decriminalization of abortion in Northern Ireland is a massive win for grassroots activism.

Northern Ireland Lifts 158-Year Ban on Abortion

POLICY 10.23.2019 08:27 AM

Abortion has finally been decriminalized in Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland achieved a momentous triumph for women's rights after the repeal of the country's restrictive anti-abortion law in favor of decriminalization on Tuesday, Oct.

Victory for the Birds: Judge Blocks Trump Plan to Lighten Bird Protection on Oil Fields

10.18.2019 09:24 AM

The greater sage grouse is threatened by the Trump administration's plans to lighten restrictions of oil and gas exploration on their lands, but a judge has blocked their plans, giving the bird some reprieve in the face of extinction.

US President Donald J Trump's Energy Policies are Described To Make the Country Energy Independent, But These Might Reverse Gains Green Economy Policies Have Gained in the Past

US Green Economy Growth Might Be Pedaling Backwards With Trump Policy

10.16.2019 05:37 AM

Years of green economic policy in the US turns out to be good for the economy overall. However, the country seems to be overturning these gains with Trump's 'America First Energy Policy'. Meanwhile, other countries are catching up, and the US is likely to lose its lead.

Queen’s Speech 2019: The UK’s Future in Environmental Policy, Education, and Brexit

10.15.2019 05:29 AM

The Queen's Speech 2019 highlighted the plans and priorities of the UK government for the next year including healthcare, environmental, and educational policies.

It seems that the legalization of marijuana has had little effect on crime rates.

Cannabis and crime rates: No discernible connection

10.11.2019 04:27 AM

While pro- and anti-cannabis advocates argue about the legislation's effect on crime rates, another study shows it has no effect at all.

Victims of the data breach can now claim compensation for damages caused by the multiple massive data breaches.

They Might Owe You Money: Yahoo! Reaches Data Breach Settlement

10.08.2019 04:07 AM

The internet giant has suffered three data breaches in the past few years and they're now legally required to pay affected users.

Facebook believes that people have the right to private conversations.

US and Allies Pressure Facebook to Build Backdoor to Secret Conversations

10.07.2019 06:58 AM

The social media giant is under pressure from US, UK, and Australia to create a means to monitor Secret Conversations.

On Vaping in San Francisco: Juul Withdraws Support for Proposition C

10.07.2019 04:51 AM

$19 million and several headaches later, E-cigarette company Juul backs down. Worldwide e-cigarette brand Juul is withdrawing its support in the fight against the anti-vaping ordinance of San Francisco.

Chemical Companies Battle in Congressional Hearing Regarding Pollution

09.21.2019 12:50 PM

DuPont, 3M and Chemours argue over the responsibility of cleanup. (Photo : Cheryl Hogue/C&EN) In a congressional hearing held earlier this month, executives from American conglomerates DuPont, Chemours, and 3M told congress that they are not and should not be held responsible for the country's per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, pollution.

U.S. Military Confirms the Authenticity of 3 Videos Showing UFOs

09.18.2019 15:11 PM

The Navy isn’t admitting to the existence of aliens, but seem to be taking UFOs seriously. (Photo : Screen grab from YouTube video) The United States Navy has confirmed the authenticity of three videos that show footage of "unidentified aerial phenomenon", or UAP, according to The Black Vault, a website that dedicates itself to the exposing of government secrets.