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Surveys state that denialism is higher in the central- and southern US. Where Have You Been? Although it might sound like a new thing, we have been warned about the dangers of greenhouse gases for over half a century. Back to the 60s In March 1969, Senator Henry M. Jackson of Washington State got a letter from a very angry …
The start of this week broke records globally – but not the records we want to be broken. Extreme weather has been battering locations across the northern hemisphere and beyond. Hottest Temperatures in History If you thought last summer was too hot, this year has probably left you disappointed. According to the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service, Monday observed …
Biden has just tried to shoot a round across the bow of China with his latest policy. Tightening the Screws The Biden administration is tightening the screws on steel and aluminum imports from Mexico in a bid to stop the flow of cheaper, state-subsidized Chinese metals entering the U.S. market. There is a twist, as the focus is on metals …
Arizona lawmakers are pushing to pass historic legislation that would provide 3 Native American tribes with water rights and funding for water development projects. But will it be approved by Congress? Settling an Old Dispute Arizona’s congressional delegation introduced new legislation on Monday that could finally settle a decades-long dispute over tribal water rights for three Native American tribes. Water …
Meanwhile, Pence is spending millions to preserve Trump’s tax cuts A Spending Spree Mike Pence, former vice president to Donald Trump, is shelling out $10 million to preserve his ex-boss’ tax cuts that mostly benefitted the super wealthy. Not Backing Trump Pence, who is not endorsing Trump for the current presidential run, announced plans for a “nationwide grassroots education campaign” …
If Republicans take the White House in November (and statistics show they very well could), it could mean the end of the US climate policy. Global What? To say that the climate emergency is causing chaos across the US would be an understatement. Runaway wildfires, fatal heatwaves, increasingly intense hurricanes, rising sea levels… But the Republican platform steers clear of …
As Texans are still reeling from Hurricane Beryl’s damage (and many are still without power), it becomes clear that the excessive heat is also responsible for many deaths. Still Not Over It has been nearly two weeks since Hurricane Beryl hit southeast Texas, knocking out power for millions of residents. However, the death toll from the storm is still climbing… …
Ever wonder if some of those wild conspiracy theories might have a grain of truth? Here are 20 shocking examples that started as conspiracies but turned out to be terrifyingly real. Prepare to question everything you thought you knew. 1. Government Spying on You Once considered paranoid delusion, the NSA’s PRISM program revealed that the U.S. government has been collecting …
A billion-dollar grant program will be awarded to climate projects across the US, which aim to reduce carbon emissions across various communities and industries. EPA Grant Program The US Environmental Protection Agency has announced the winners of a competitive grant program that will allot $4.3 billion in grants for projects aiming to curb greenhouse gas emissions nationwide. 30 States, 25 …
In a world where tensions continue to rise, the specter of nuclear war looms ever closer. Here are 21 events and developments that make the unthinkable seem increasingly possible. 1. Escalating U.S.-China Tensions The ongoing trade war and military posturing in the South China Sea have heightened U.S.-China tensions. These conflicts increase the risk of a miscalculation that could lead …
