Saturday, November 23, 2024

Tag: U.K.

US election meddling extends to Britain

In a recording leaked to the Washington Post, Pompeo assured a group of Jewish leaders in Britain yesterday that the U.S. government would “push back” against Corbyn becoming prime minister.

Hey, psst, Prince Charles: Here are some graphs on global heating...

Everything Trump says about climate is wrong, and he is incorrigible.

Britain just went nearly three weeks without coal, a new record

"2018 was our greenest year to date, and so far, 2019 looks like it has the potential to beat it."

1,000+ arrested as Extinction Rebellion protests in London enter second week

"The world we are leaving for the children and grandchildren is going to be horrendous and we let it happen. It happened on our watch. So we have to stand up and fight or lie down and fight."

The dictator and the nihilist

Whistleblowers and protesters play a key role in ensuring accountability. But ultimately, democratic systems should be built to ensure institutional accountability.

The rightful owners of a key island military base for the...

The Chagos Archipelago belongs to the country of Mauritius; it’s not a bargaining chip for the American empire.

’40 years of Plots, lies, intimidation and chaos?’ The British right...

“Remainers believe U.K. prosperity depends on its location, Brexiters believe U.K. prosperity depends on its character.”

Deal or no deal: Britain’s fearful future

But provided Britons change their minds in a second referendum, the EU should welcome the U.K. back into the fold.

The new Agitprop? The Integrity Initiative exposed

Expect these evidence free smears to continue and for more well funded groups like the Integrity Initiative to appear in the future, claiming to be fighting disinformation while engaging in it themselves, often against their own citizens or those of allied countries.

Mobilizing against extinction

"When society is ready to lose its sense of fear in the face of state authority, then everything crumbles and change can happen.”

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Sierra Club sounds alarm, nominee Lee Zeldin ‘unqualified’ to head EPA

“The best-case scenario is that the EPA will lose four years in the fight for the planet. The worst-case scenario should send a shudder down your spine.”

David Huitema confirmed as ethics Czar amid fears of Trump’s return and conflict of...

As Trump’s second term looms, the Senate confirmed David Huitema to lead the Office of Government Ethics. Advocates praise the move, but critics warn of a tough road ahead for government accountability.

House passes bill granting Treasury power to shut down nonprofits without evidence, sparking free...

Legislation dubbed the “nonprofit killer” faces backlash over potential threats to free speech and civil liberties.

143 million Americans may be exposed to toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water

Millions of Americans face exposure to toxic PFAS chemicals in drinking water, with new EPA data revealing the extent of contamination and fears of regulatory rollbacks under a Trump administration.

How climate change threatens HIV care in vulnerable US communities

These disasters not only wreak havoc on infrastructure and displace communities, but also disrupt access to critical healthcare services.