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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 …
Is green energy too good to be true? The details of a new report may shock you. The Hidden Cost of Going Green It seems as though there could be a life-threatening flaw in the race to hit the nation’s green energy targets and to net zero. The Electric Revolution’s Dark Secret We all know about the shift to electric …
For only $80 at Costco, you can get your “doomsday bucket” that will last 25 years – ideal for “when the apocalypse hits”. No Fear About Food Whether you’re stressed about natural disasters, the next world war, or even the possible disclosure that extraterrestrials are real, what to put on the table shouldn’t be an additional worry. At least, not …
As the planet faces unprecedented challenges, the super-rich claim a front seat in the fight against climate change. But is their influence all talk and no action? Here’s a revealing look at how some billionaires are more about greenwashing than actual green living. 1. Jeff Bezos Jeff Bezos launched the Bezos Earth Fund with a massive $10 billion commitment, but …
Electricity shortages have been an ongoing problem for Puerto Rico, and now the US government is making moves to mitigate the issue through improved renewable energy infrastructure. $325 Million in Solar Funding The US Department of Energy is set to send $325 million in federal funding to Puerto Rico to boost solar infrastructure amid widespread power outages, according to an …
