Progressive Briefing for Thursday, June 21, 2018
Trump signs executive order halting family separation policy he created
President Trump signed an executive order halting what has become a notorious family separation policy...
After years’ long push, fracking has quietly arrived in Alaska
In the end tapping Alaska's shale resources via fracking may come down to a simple issue of money.
The plastics paradox facing humanity
Properly addressing the plastics problem involves not only interrogating corporate tactics but also understanding that some plastics provide societal benefits.
As the west goes up in flames, Trump couldn’t care less
Like the coronavirus, the dire consequences of climate change – coupled with Trump’s utter malfeasance – offer unambiguous proof that he couldn’t care less about the public good.
Are we the dinosaurs of the 21st century?
And how our wars distract us.
20 endangered species at risk in Ukraine
Vladimir Putin’s invading forces could also damage the Ukrainian landscape, home to dozens of unique and endangered species.
5 things to know as wildfire season heats up
New research sheds light on how increasing wildfires are affecting ecosystems and communities.
The key to feeding the world? It’s healthy soil
Conventional farming practices that degrade soil health undermine humanity’s ability to continue feeding everyone over the long run.
The 89%: Exposing the climate majority and the media silence that keeps them unheard
Despite overwhelming global support for bold climate action, most governments are falling short—and newsrooms may be helping them do it.
Internal documents show Big Oil PR messages still ‘mislead’ public on climate
Despite claims of transitioning to cleaner energy, internal emails and documents obtained by a congressional investigation show oil companies trying to protect their fossil fuel investments through public narratives that conflict with private communications.