Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Tag: inequality

‘Corporate greed at its worst’: top US utility giants reap $14...

"Utility companies have chased higher and higher profits and enriched investors rather than keep prices stable for working families."

Inequality kills. But we can stop the killing.

So argues a gripping new book from an activist physician who’s helped divine the keys to long and healthy life.

The quality (or inequality) of life

Poverty in history’s richest nation.

Wealthiest 10% responsible for nearly 50% of greenhouse gas emissions, study...

“[I]t appears that climate policies over the past decades have often targeted low-income and low-emitter groups disproportionately, while leaving high emitters relatively unaffected.”

Italy’s far right rode inequality to victory — but has no...

A let-the-rich-be government has opened the doors to the smiling heirs of Italy’s neofascist factions.

No more sacrifices

We have become all too used to the notion that success only comes with sacrifice, even if this is anything but the truth for the wealthiest and most powerful Americans.

What’s hiking the heat up so high this summer?

Economic inequality helps generate such wide temperature differentials.

Voters demand Biden take action to address ‘national crisis’ of rising...

"Biden must take it upon himself to use his executive authority in order to assist those who need it the most, or we will not only have a cost-of-housing crisis in this country, but a major homelessness crisis as well."

Turning people into corporations?!

The market is not the go-to solution to the major problems of our age.

This American for-profit healthcare system would just as soon kill you...

To this system, it doesn't matter whether a person lives or dies as long as it gets paid. That's why our healthcare costs are so high, even though our life expectancy is so low.

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How Summer Lee’s landslide victory defies billionaire influence in politics

In a resounding rejection of billionaire-funded opposition, U.S. Rep. Summer Lee secures a primary win, highlighting a growing resistance against corporate and dark money in American politics.

Global military spending hits record $2.4 trillion amidst rising conflicts

As conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza intensify, world powers led by the US ramp up military expenditures, sparking debate over global security priorities and economic consequences.

10 times as much of this toxic pesticide could end up on your tomatoes...

Did the chemical industry helped fashion EPA’s testing strategy?

Climate change costs to hit $38 trillion annually by 2050

New study reveals stark economic disparities as global warming intensifies, disproportionately affecting the world's poorest nations.

Electric vehicles sales remain strong globally new report from IEA confirms

The IEA said that electric vehicle sales will reach 17 million in 2024, which is up from 14 million in 2023, according to its new Global EV Outlook 2024.