Tag: Hurricane Irma
Who owns Puerto Rico’s debt, exactly? We’ve tracked down 10 of...
Financial firms are still fighting to get billions out of the bankrupt island as it tries to rebuild.
Perfect storms? From Katrina to Maria, some would profit from catastrophe
“I hate to tell you Puerto Rico, but you’ve thrown our budget a little out of whack.” –Donald Trump in Puerto Rico, Tuesday, Oct. 3rd
Why hurricanes Harvey and Irma won’t lead to action on climate...
The hurricanes of Harvey and Irma will be a catalyst for a new age of realism regarding the hazards of climate change.
The great flood
The damage suffered by Houston, Tampa and Miami is not an anomaly. It is the beginning of the end.
All 5 living former U.S. Presidents come together for Harvey relief...
“As former presidents, we wanted to help our fellow Americans begin to recover.”
Limbaugh says Irma hurricane warnings are a scheme to benefit retailers,...
Just eight days after Vice President Pence appeared on his show, Limbaugh once again promotes fringe theory about hurricane forecasts.
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Exxon wins New York climate fraud lawsuit
"Nothing in this opinion is intended to absolve ExxonMobil from responsibility for contributing to climate change through the emission of greenhouse gasses in the production of its fossil fuel products."
Warren vs. Buttigieg clash offers contrast with Bernie’s consistency
he finger-pointing by Warren and Buttigieg over their histories has helped showcase the one front runner whose history is consistent and progressive.
Trump administration finalizes plan to change employment standards required by SNAP; may leave hundreds...
"This is what cruelty looks like."
Nestlé’s go at privatizing town water shot down by Michigan appeals court
"Allowing a corporation to bottle our water just to sell it back to us is hardly an 'essential service.'"
Most Americans support phasing out fossil fuels. Isn’t that worth a headline?
Polls aren’t always trustworthy. But to the extent that they reveal public opinions, this one shows large majorities of Americans want serious governmental action on climate change.