Friday, March 29, 2024

Four years of Donald Trump could sink the planet

If Trump isn’t going to pare CO2 emissions significantly, then the US alone could cook the planet, even if China and others act more responsibly.

Elizabeth Warren calls for investigation into Trump’s Chief of Staff

Sen. Elizabeth Warren recently called for an investigation into whether Mulvaney violated federal ethics laws governing negotiations over post-government employment.
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Watch: How much are you paying for Trump to golf?

Donald Trump has spent nearly 200 days on a golf course since he took office and all but two have been at...

Science advisory boards see major cuts and controversial changes under Trump administration

“From what I have heard from members of the EPA who are still there, the idea the best thing is to keep your head down.”

Climate action never depended on Trump

There are so many ways we can slow and stop the burning of fossil fuels in the United States. But we need to get to work.

Watching as the Fabric Holding This Society Together Unravels

A society is supposed to bond together for the common good, but lately violence is all that the U.S. is seeing. Political, social, and racial negativity is responsible for this violent epidemic and it needs to end now.

Emails Reveal Martin Shkreli Raised Drug Prices Purely For Profit

"These new documents provide a rare, inside look at the motivations and tactics of drug company executives."

Breaking: Paris Attack Suspect Caught Alive

Abdeslam was wanted for his involvement in the Paris attacks last November that left 130 dead.

Enbridge Gets Another Federal Tar Sands Crude Pipeline Permit as Senate Debates Keystone XL

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently approved a permit to lay a tar sands crude pipeline from Illinois to Indiana. Environmental groups are doing all they can to stop it by requesting a full National Environmental Policy Act review for Enbridge's proposal.

Getting Beyond the ‘Buffett Rule’

In 1944, the year billionaire investor Warren Buffett first paid income tax, Americans ‘soaked the rich’ — and benefited mightily from the soaking.