The UNDRR presents a drastic rethink of the approach to diaster risk reduction. Alas, current leaders and elites aren’t up to the task.
Read more...One day after Elon Musk took over Twitter, a top European regulator gave the world’s richest man a “reality check” about how they will respond if he loosens the platform’s content moderation policies.
Read more...Ample biodiversity fosters ecotourism, provided it is paired with access to good infrastructure. Both factors are necessary to attract tourists.
Read more...An investigation reveals elevated levels of radioactivity not far from a high school football stadium, and accounts from inspectors point to the contamination’s possible source.
Read more...Some companies have apparently embraced a limited right to repair. Federal and state legislation is still necessary.
Read more...Some Covid news, not encouraging but not yet alarming.
Read more...Green energy requires significant amounts of metals like lithium, cobalt, nickel, copper and manganese. Current supplies aren’t adequate.
Read more...The CDC, which requested the mask mandate appeal, said “an order….remains necessary for the public health.”
Read more...More on why the CDC is beyond redemption.
Read more...Green energy skeptics cite batteries as a potential constraint on greater EV use. The electrical grid is another possible choke point.
Read more...Biden broke yet another campaign pledge Friday and announced his administration will resume fossil fuel lease sales for public lands.
Read more...uelle surprise! Big oil is not giving up.
Read more...As Sanders celebrates the Amazon union victory, some billionaire overlords are getting testy.
Read more...Gang of three Democratic senators thwart confirmation of David Weil to key Labor Department post.
Read more...A comment on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s proposed rule “Share Repurchase Disclosure Modernization”, aka stock buybacks.
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