Musk’s “Freedom” & Its Various Meanings Across Culture
What has “freedom” meant to different people?
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Elon Musk & Freeing America
I am a huge supporter of Elon Musk — ever since he shared my Medium article back in 2018, one detailing what I went through with my ex, how I almost took my life, and how he unknowingly helped me so much. His kindness has been a major and positive influence in my life, which is why I am writing this.
Cities At The Frontlines Of COVID-19 Impact & Recovery
On April 29, more than 600 participants tuned in to a high-level panel hosted by WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities that brought together key urban experts to discuss what national governments and cities should invest in now to respond to pressing needs and become more resilient in the future, and how urban investments can reach where they are needed most.
In The Wake Of COVID-19, Congress Must Support Pre-Disaster Mitigation Programs
The COVID-19 crisis is compounding risks for U.S. communities still contending with past extreme weather and climate-related disasters and bracing for future disasters. The recovery could likely be compounded by a string of extreme weather events starting this spring, continuing towards the end of summer when wildfire season peaks along with extreme heat and drought conditions, lasting well into the fall through the end of hurricane season.
What I Wish I Had Said On CNN Regarding Science, Crisis, & The Government’s Role
As an occasional contributor to broadcast news on topics such as climate change and the role of science in policy, I rarely find myself commenting on the hot-off-the-press issue of the day. Experts like me are brought on when the news cycle slows, an intelligent sideshow to add gravitas while the real pundits get frothy about the latest political snub or personality gaffe.
The Ocean Genome Helps Fight Disease: Here’s How We Save It
The ocean plays a surprising role in fighting COVID-19. With death and infection numbers escalating daily, the World Health Organization has made it clear that countries need to do three things to successfully fight this pandemic: test, test and test.
Massive, Unseasonable Heatwave to Hit the Southern US Next Week — How to Keep Safe
A massive, unseasonable heatwave is forecast to hit much of the Southern United States this week. Many of the states that are forecast to be hit are also places whose economies are either already partially reopening or whose orders are set to expire on April 30.
Tesla Owners Step Up To Make Birthday Wishes Come True Around US & Canada
Tesla owners all over North America have been bringing smiles to kids missing out on birthday parties
Clean Trucks Are Critical To Our Future
Sadly, big polluters are exploiting the COVID-19 pandemic to attack vital environmental rules by pressuring government agencies for regulatory delays, rollbacks, or weaken enforcement. One target of their lobbying is the ongoing Advanced Clean Truck rulemaking, which would put clean, zero-emission trucks on California’s roads starting in 2024.
LA’s Mountains Make Another Case For Electric Cars
Since Americans have been tasked with the ultra hardest thing they have ever had to accomplish in their entire lives — staying home to flatten the curve — smog that has been hanging around our largest cities has cleared up drastically. I have never been to Los Angeles, so I can’t imagine what it’s like seeing the city’s level of smog, but apparently it is amazing people there that they can now so easily see the mountains instead.
