“One out of three Americans lives within 50 miles of high-level nuclear waste, some of which, like Plutonium, is lethally dangerous and will be around for an incredible longtime,” John Oliver explained last night on Last Week Tonight. According to the Nuclear Energy Institute, there is more than 71,000 tons of nuclear waste stranded at […]
By Joe McCarthy A shred of silver lining from Donald Trump’s abandonment of the Paris agreement is that now the world has a John Oliver rant on climate change. Like his segments on medical debt, Brexit and health care, this latest episode is bracing, hilarious and informative. Oliver explains the agreement, skewers the rationale for […]
John Oliver blasted President Donald Trump’s decision on the Paris climate agreement last night on his widely-funny HBO show, Last Week Tonight. He began by explaining the planet’s carbon budget and the “actual global disaster” our planet faces if we don’t reduce greenhouse gas emissions and limit temperature rise to below 2 degrees Celsius above […]
Nearly 20 percent of the water fountains in Chicago parks tested positive for excess levels of lead in the water and have been shut down by the Chicago Park District. Hundreds of drinking fountains in Chicago parks have been shut off after testing revealed high levels of lead in the water.CBS Chicago Of the 1,891 […]
In Monday’s debate, Hillary Clinton pledged to spend $275 billion investing in America’s infrastructure. Donald Trump doubled down, promises lots more. On Tuesday the Senate failed to pass a bill to keep the government open because Democrats insisted—and Republicans rejecting—inclusion of a modest $220 million to repair the toxic contamination in the Flint, Michigan public […]
By Climate Denier Roundup Though they still refuse to support Trump, the Kochs apparently feel they have to do something with their $750 million budget to influence voters. Beyond focusing on down-ballot races, they’re also revving up a new (probably) anti-electric car and (definitely) pro-fossil fuel front group as part of their ongoing efforts documented […]
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