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September 14, 2022

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'Earth Is Now Our Only Shareholder': Founder Gives Away Patagonia to Save the Planet "Hopefully this will influence a new form of capitalism that doesn't end up with a few rich people and a bunch of poor people," said Yvon Chouinard. "We are going to give away the maximum amount of money to people who are actively working on saving this planet." by Jessica Corbett As Strike Looms, Sanders Blocks GOP Bill to Force Rail Workers Into Deal With No Sick Days "Republicans are viciously against collective bargaining, but carriers are going to have to respect people's lives and there's going to have to be respect for these workers," said one labor leader. by Julia Conley WHO Leads Global Health Coalition Demand for Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty "It is our duty to prioritize our patients' safety, dignity, and comfort and we are duty-bound to speak out about the serious global health risks posed by the continued extraction and use of fossil fuels," said nearly 200 global health groups. by Julia Conley

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