Backlash against Koch agenda leads to recall drive against Alaska governor
The Koch-orchestrated roadshow resulted in the spectacle of Dunleavy sitting on stage flanked by officials from AFP and the Koch-funded Alaska Policy Forum.
The Trump standard
None of this is “very standard” for a president. It’s the opposite of standard.
3 charts: What Trump doesn’t want you to know about the climate emergency
Trump and his cronies are deeply invested in or beholden to ExxonMobil and other Big Carbon firms who stand to lose billions if the public realizes the harm they are inflicting on us.
Canada announces plan to ban single-use plastics
“As early as 2021, Canada will ban harmful single-use plastics from coast to coast.”
House passes $740 billion defense bill amid the major struggles of the pandemic
“In the midst of a pandemic—as people across the country struggle to make rent, to pay their bills, to survive a deadly disease—it should be unthinkable.”
Constitution Pipeline project discarded
This is a huge victory for environmental activists, pro-development advocates, and clean water advocates.
Fusion—and its radioactive and nuclear weapons
“The harsh realities of fusion belie the claims of its proponents of ‘unlimited, clean, safe and cheap energy.'"
Trump’s con exposes ‘change-at-any-price’ delusions
“Change” is neither easy nor free and that makes Trumpism, without vetted programs, no more than empty rhetoric. Who but the Trumpster makes 282 unrealistic campaign pledges?
Lawsuit filed against Fort Worth and police officer who killed innocent woman
“Defendant Dean in his prowl around the backyard of her home caused Atatiana fear and uncertainty. Dean shot Atatiana, causing pain and suffering. Dean failed to render medical aid to Atatiana.”
Fifth annual assessment of air pollution ranks cities, nations and regions around the world
The study confirmed that only six countries met the World Health Organization’s (WHO) updated safe levels of the deadly air pollutant, particulate matter (PM) 2.5.