Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. President Joe Biden honors Veterans Day, eases requirements for veterans to prove toxic exposure in line of duty. United Nations General Secretary Antonio Guterez says climate goals on “life support” at COP26 climate talks. Hundreds rally … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.\ Federal judge rejects former President Donald Trump’s request to block January 6th committee subpoena for records. Kyle Rittenhouse takes the stand in his murder trial for fatally shooting two and wounding 1 at an anti-racist protest. Trial … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. President Joe Biden meets with Pope and G20 ahead of climate talks. California lawmakers hold hearing on reforms to election recall laws. Labor advocates urge labor protections be added to Build Back Better Act. FDA approves vaccines … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. President Joe Biden releases 1,684 page, $1.75 Build Back Better Act without paid leave or most Medicare expansions. Democrats hammer oil and gas CEO’s at hearing on industry’s role in causing the climate crisis and efforts to … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Paid leave and a billionaire’s tax get axed from President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better social and climate spending plan. California “ready” to roll out vaccines for 5-11 year olds, Governor Gavin Newsom receives booster vaccine in … Continued
Evolutionary biologists talk of the ‘maximum power principle’: that the human species’ thirst for “power over” is nearly genetic. How are we then to voluntarily reduce our power in order to save the planet? Richard Heinberg offers some guidelines. Hosted by Kris Welch.
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. 155 indigenous and climate justice activists arrested in Washington D.C. at People Vs. Fossil Fuels week of action. House votes to lift nation’s debt ceiling until December, avoiding a federal government shutdown and first-time-ever default. British official … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Governor Gavin Newsom signs 5 police reform bills including one to strip badges from bad cops. Congress passes bill funding the government as the Treasury Secretary urges eliminating debt ceiling. Democratic Party at odds over $3.5 trillion … Continued
The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report released this week issued a dire warning to the world’s governments to re-commit to lessening humanity’s impact on the climate or face dire consequences by century’s end. Guest host Max Pringle spoke with writer and climate futurist Alex Steffen to get his reaction to the IPCC report. … Continued
The fires, the floods…an interview with University of Minnesota climate science professor Dr. Heidi Roop on the latest extreme weather patterns that are now hitting the more affluent parts of the world and how to move forward. photo: William Bossen via Unsplash
