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- Trump seeks to fast-track dozens of fossil fuel projects during pandemic Fri, 4 Sep 20, 3:24amList comes after Trump order in June directed agencies to use emergency authority to speed projects amid economic downturn
- Trump weakens Obama-era rules on toxic wastewater from coal plants Tue, 1 Sep 20, 7:49amSteam-based plants third biggest source of toxic wastewaterPollutants released into water linked to cancer and other illnessThe Trump administration is loosening rules for toxic water pollution from coal-fired power plants...
- Reagan on rioters, “what’s to negotiate?” Sun, 30 Aug 20, 4:46pmReagan: “I’m sick and tired of the argument about weather some effort to enforce law and order is going to escalate anything at all…” President Reagan’s message to a media who protected...
- Democrats’ climate plan takes aim at the fossil fuel industry’s political power Mon, 24 Aug 20, 7:00pmA three-part plan aims to expose the industry’s efforts to conceal the scale of the climate crisis, reform laws and sway support
- Tell me how Mail-In Voting can not be won by the Party prepared to Cheat The Most? Wed, 19 Aug 20, 4:05pmHypothetically, can anyone think of a scenario where an honest win is still possible, and it will be seen to be an honest win? When every home is turned into a voting booth, how can it possibly remain either anonymous or...
- Kamala Harris would like to criminalize climate dissent Thu, 13 Aug 20, 3:08amKamala Harris is running to be the next US President. In case anyone hasn’t heard, rumors are that Joe Biden health is iffy and he is the temporary filler to get over the line, and if so, the VP then becomes The P....
- The first interview of the US president where he’s treated like a human being Sat, 1 Aug 20, 12:20amA guy called Dave does his first interview ever, with another guy called Donald Trump.
- Biden plots $2tn green revolution but faces wind and solar backlash Sat, 25 Jul 20, 6:00pmEnormous overhaul will have to defeat opposition from fossil-fuel lobbyists and residents unhappy with nearby turbines
- Democrats to unveil bold new climate plan to phase out emissions by 2050 Tue, 30 Jun 20, 7:30amReport to outline aim to reduce emissions to 88% of 2010 levelsHuge sums for public transport and proposals for green vehicles House Democrats will unveil an aggressive climate crisis “action plan” on Tuesday to nearly...
- Powerful: Protesters Spell Out ‘Love’ With Burning Homes Mon, 8 Jun 20, 4:01pmThe Babylon Bee “reports” …
- Big Oil is using the coronavirus pandemic to push through the Keystone XL pipeline | Bill McKibben Sun, 5 Apr 20, 7:14pmThe oil industry saw its opening and moved with breathtaking speed to take advantage of this moment
- Republicans are making noises on climate action. Some say it's just greenwashing Mon, 2 Mar 20, 6:00pmBills to meet environmental targets while feeding industry have the right pushing back and experts unconvinced
- 'Greenwashing': are Republicans sincere about climate legislation? Mon, 2 Mar 20, 6:00pmBills to meet environmental targets while feeding industry have the right pushing back and experts unconvinced
- Oil and gas industry rewards US lawmakers who oppose environmental protections – study Tue, 25 Feb 20, 7:00amCompanies spent $84m on congressional campaigns in 2018, analysis of votes and political contributions shows
- Trump finalizes plans to open Utah monuments for mining and drilling Fri, 7 Feb 20, 9:10amLawsuits are pending from groups who have challenged the constitutionality of shrinking Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante