It’s a real surprise that some Americans still support Donald Trump. He has vehemently attacked just about everything America is supposed to stand for — democracy, freedom of speech, the rule of law, patriotic heroes of justice, the FBI’s search for justice, former US presidents and vice presidents of both parties, racial equality and religious freedom, decency, honesty, compassion, and love.
Republicans are caught between oil industry donors, who want offshore drilling, and coastal voters, who fiercely oppose it.
The latest WMO report says ocean temperatures are rising rapidly, threatening major ecological changes everywhere on Earth. Is anyone paying attention?
Democracy in America, a “Rule Utilitarianism” system (rules made to benefit the majority) is failing.
Masses of young people are delivering a clear message about climate change to reps on both sides of the political aisle: Americans want a GND, and young voters will remember where Senators stand on the resolution the next time they want their votes. These young activists believe they are making progress, too: the Green New Deal resolution has more than 90 cosponsors, including every Senator running for President.
The Sunrise Movement is planning action to fight back against Mitch McConnell and the fossil fuel billionaires. Join in!
The TVA is considering closing its Paradise and Bull Run coal-fired generating stations early as it struggled to realign its priorities in an age when renewables are becoming more common. Trump and McConnell have stepped in to help their buddies in the coal industry, but that won’t be enough to stop the closures.
The EPA is expected to announce a rollback of vehicle emissions standards later this week. California has already made plans to fight back.
Later this week, Scott Pruitt, the head of the EPA, will sign an order dismantling the Clean Power Plan and consigning Americans to more polluted skies.
Donald Trump has finally made up his tiny mind. He will pull the US out of the Paris climate accords. Congratulations, Trump voters. You got your wish.
