The fracking industry’s water nightmare
Water itself now poses a risk to the already failing financial model of the American fracking industry, and that is something the industry won’t be able to ignore.
Record number of women win in the House
In total, 117 women were elected during the 2018 midterm elections – 96 elected to the House, 12 to the Senate and 9 as governor – shattering records and increasing the number of women in power.
France prepares to vote against a backdrop of civil unrest
Rather than trying to heal the wounds of the past it seems that most Western leaders are bent on creating new ones.
Biden to cancel $39 billion in student loans post SCOTUS decision
More than 800,000 borrowers with debts outstanding for more than 20 years could have their student loans discharged.
California and Australia sign historic climate partnership
The MoU is a historic climate partnership that commits to "reduce emissions from freight and maritime ports and to drive uptake of low carbon liquid fuels for aviation and maritime fuels."
Ocasio-Cortez: If US has $5.7 billion for Trump’s border wall, what about education, healthcare,...
"And just like that, GOP discovers $5.7 billion for a wall," says the incoming congresswoman. "But notice how no one's asking the GOP how they're paying for it."
Another Kris Kobach loss: Illinois leaves ‘Jim Crow’ voter purge program
Even as Kobach is met with loss after loss, his legacy will live on until the states that signed up for Crosscheck leave the program and reinstate voters to the voter rolls.
US intervention in UN resolution escalates Israeli assault on Gaza
The recent escalation in Gaza, resulting from Israel's intensified military actions, has led to a significant increase in civilian casualties and displacement.
Air pollution linked to severe mental illness
The study showed that millions would be harmed by incremental increases in air pollution, and, conversely, reducing air pollution could therefore benefit millions of people.
Climate activists and UAW escalate election pressure: Disruptions and endorsements ahead of Super Tuesday
Climate activists have disrupted campaign events of major political figures, while the UAW has taken a firm stance in the upcoming 2024 election.