Winners (and losers) in New York’s plan to make college free
The first-in-the-nation scholarship program would serve about 1.5 million full-time students. But there are downsides.
Earth is shaking a lot less now that everyone is staying home
The reduction in seismic activity, like reduction in air pollution, also show that people are adhering to social distancing guidelines from governments around the world.
Progressive Briefing for Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Another oil spill, fracking fuels climate change, Mueller investigates Blackwater founder Erik Prince, and more.
The plastics industry’s wish list for a second Trump administration
Endorsed by petrochemical lobbyists, the legislation is being criticized by environmentalists who are calling it the industry’s own Project 2025.
Biden signs executive order to protect 30 percent of country’s lands and ocean waters...
The 30x30 goal is said to be part of Biden's larger plan to preserve wildlife and combat global warming.
Neonicotinoid pesticides have caused a huge surge in the toxicity of U.S. agriculture
Scientists are warning about a second Silent Spring after a new study found that U.S. agriculture is 48 times more toxic to insects than...
Civil Rights case probes racism behind Cancer Alley pollution
Federal lawsuit claiming local officials illegally pushed polluting industries into Black communities reaches new stage.
With China’s help, Saudi Arabia is deploying solar power faster than any country in...
The kingdom is aware that fossil fuels, the source of its fabulous wealth, are on their way out. Its leaders want to have a modern electro-state in place when the pumps fall idle.
‘Milestone moment’ as JPMorgan Chase announces former Exxon CEO to no longer be lead...
"JPMorgan Chase shareholders will be best served when Raymond is removed from the board entirely."
Connecticut bans utilities from billing customers for lobbying efforts
The new law marks the third comprehensive effort by a state to prevent utilities from using consumers’ monthly bills to fund political efforts.