Don’t let SCOTUS undo decades of progress on climate change
The decision by a majority of six ultra-conservative Supreme Court justices to limit the ability of the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate rising carbon dioxide emissions was expected but is nonetheless deeply upsetting and alarming to anyone who cares about the sustainability of life on our fragile planet — and America’s response to the unfolding climate change tragedy. Unfortunately, we may soon look back on this verdict in the years ahead as th
Read MoreKirby defends Biden tweet on high gas prices after Bezos criticism
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Read MoreClimate science just lost a visionary pioneer: Larry Gates
There are famous people who love the limelight. They live for it. Others shun the public eye; they are well-known in a small circle of their peers, but unknown outside that circle. Professor W.L. “Larry” Gates was in the latter category. He passed away in Hamburg, Germany on June 27 at the age of 93. He was one of the most accomplished climate scientists on the planet. If you have never heard of him, you’re not alone. Few of today’s young climate scientists know who he was and what he did. It’s time to remedy that. Gates was a pioneer in the computer modeling of Earth’s
Read MoreWonder Women: Jan. 6 hearings highlighting strong women with courage and integrity
One persistent theme now runs through all of the House Select Committee’s Jan. 6 hearings. Forget Hollywood studios, forget the Marvel universe — taken together, these hearings are the most compelling television series in years about the power of women. Several important figures have been presented so far, but few equal the bravery of Capitol Police Officer Caroline Edwards, former White House aide
Read MoreDHS secretary: Roe reversal 'heightened the threat environment'
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said on Sunday that federal authorities have seen a “heightened threat environment” during the past several months that has only increased with the Supreme Court’s recent decision to overturn the constitutional right to abortion. “We are very mindful that the Supreme Court's decision in reversing and overturning Roe v. Wade has really heightened the threat environment, and we have deployed resources to ensure the safety and security of the Supreme Court and the justices,” Mayorkas told CBS “Face the Nation” moderat
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