Saturday, November 23, 2024

2016: A year in photos, from climate change devastation to the power of protests

The year ended with the election of a president and vice president who don't embrace the scientific consensus that climate change is real and caused by humans.

Cities Turning to a Plastic-Free Future

Plastic Free July is asking you to ditch one-time use plastic goods for an entire month.

The hidden link between corporate greed and inflation

Don’t fall for the fear mongering about inflation. The real culprit here is corporate power.

Gutting climate protections won’t bring back coal jobs

Trump is using sympathetic out-of-work miners as a cover for what is really just a handout to dirty industry.

Some Indiana Counties Closed Two-Thirds Of Their Polling Places Ahead Of Record Turnout Election...

Some problems have already popped up. Long lines and voters being turned away are just a few.

Replacing the capitalist dream of AI-driven profits

When asked to share alternatives to capitalism, ChatGPT offered many options, none of which rely on the fantasy that money hoarding at the top can eventually benefit the rest of us.

A victory at Standing Rock, for now

The water protectors will fight "until [they] know for sure that this black snake is dead."

World’s biggest coal company closes 37 mines as solar prices plummet

India's energy market is undergoing a rapid transformation as it moves away from fossil fuels.

685,000+ send comments in support of Bears Ears National Monument

“The people have spoken – more than half a million strong – and 99 percent expect these magnificent lands to be held in the public trust for future generations.”

The Flint Water Crisis In Pictures

Earlier this month a State of Emergency was declared and the National Guard was called in to Flint to help with the ongoing crisis.