Progressive Briefing for Friday, September 14
15 groups account for nearly all dark money, Trump claim Democrats rigged hurricane death toll, Bezos commits fraction of $163B fortune to help homeless, and more.
Big Pharma emits more greenhouse gases than the automotive industry
Healing people is no justification for killing the planet.
The Oil Pricequake
Prices will, of course, rise someday. But on a planet heading for a green energy revolution, there’s no assurance that they will ever reach the $100-plus levels that were once taken for granted.
Senate hearing calls out the influence of dark money in blocking climate action
Until the U.S. political system changes and limits the amount of money, and its corresponding power, in politics, the deck will remain stacked in favor of the fossil fuel industry when it comes to Congressional action on climate.
Climate change and the deportation machine: A match forged in hell, Hurricane Harvey edition
Undocumented Texans in Hurricane Harvey’s path face a horrifying choice: deportation or risk of death.
Hundreds of protesters shut out as the Trump admin. gives fossil fuels industry the...
Representatives from fossil fuels companies were invited to speak on a panel alongside White House officials.
Why the Sanders-Warren plan for Puerto Rico is a model for climate legislation
To repair after disasters – and prevent future ones – we can’t be afraid to spend public money on things people need.
Trump lets fracking companies release more climate-warming methane
Environmental organizations condemned the Trump administration's latest environmental rollback and criticized Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke for siding with oil and gas interests.
Revealed: How big dairy is milking net zero
An industry-led “efficiency” drive is about increasing sales of milk—not cutting pollution.
Why the Climate Movement Needs a Reboot
As the unifying force of climate denial starts to fade, the climate movement finds itself entering a new phase — one that demands a new outlook on power.