Yearly Archives: 2017
FactChecking Trump’s climate speech
It will take nearly four years to complete the process for withdrawal, meaning that the final decision will not happen until after the 2020 presidential election.
Enough! Trump has abdicated on climate – now it’s up to us
I’ll start with myself. And every time I give up something to reduce carbon emissions, I’ll smile and think of President Trump.
22 awesome responses to Trump’s announcement on Paris Agreement
"With this reckless rejection of international climate cooperation, the administration took a giant step toward turning our country into a rogue nation."
The art of the Putin-Trump deal
If you are Putin and you did do a deal, what did Trump agree to do?
Trump withdraws U.S. from Paris climate accord; scientists respond
“This is the wrong decision for America and the planet on many levels.”
When Trump’s push comes to shove in Europe
In one video clip, a glimpse of the Trump team's plan to divide Europe, cozy up to right-wing dictatorships, and rally the extreme right.
7 reasons why Trump’s corporate tax cut is completely nuts
Don’t fall for Trump’s corporate tax plan.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren vows to hold Education Secretary accountable
“It’s Betsy Devos’s job to put students – not predatory colleges and the student loan industry – first.”
Where does inequality come from?
By taking from the needy and giving to the rich, this one deliberate act by Congress would further widen economic disparity in our country by nearly $1.8 trillion.
Dakota Access Pipeline begins service the same day Trump announces withdrawal from Paris agreement
This decision is not the first – nor will it likely be the last – from the Trump administration to move the United States backwards in climate action.