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‘Regenerative Agriculture and the Soil Carbon Solution’: New Paper Outlines Vision for Climate Action
“Data from farming and grazing studies show the power of exemplary regenerative systems that, if achieved globally, would drawdown more than 100% of current annual CO2 emissions,” the new research says. Source: ‘Regenerative Agriculture and […]
Saudi Arabia, World’s Last Absolute Monarchy, Challenged by New Democratic Political Party
f the National Assembly Party, which they intend as an opposition party working for a rule of law and separation of powers in the kingdom. The group’s manifesto is printed here, declaring that they want […]
California to phase out sales of new gas-powered cars by 2035
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order that will require new cars sold in the state to be electric or otherwise zero-emissions. Source: California to phase out sales of new gas-powered cars by 2035 – […]
Finland to Deploy Coronavirus-Sniffing Dogs at Helsinki Airport
The voluntary canine tests will deliver results within 10 seconds, and require less than a minute of travelers’ time, said Anna Hielm-Björkman, a researcher at the University of Helsinki who is using the trial to […]
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Will Be First Woman Ever To Lie In State At U.S. Capitol
Rosa Parks, a private citizen, lay in honor at the Capitol in 2005, the only woman to date who has done so. Source: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Will Be First Woman Ever To Lie In State […]
Miami Dolphins Social Impact Committee Gives $100,000 to Florida Rights Restoration Coalition’s Fines and Fees Program
the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition Fines and Fees program, which assists returning citizens who have outstanding fees to complete their sentences and become eligible to vote. The donation will impact hundreds of people with past […]
Why some US cities are plotting a ‘green recovery’ after the pandemic
Cities like Los Angeles, Seattle and New Orleans are aiming to tackle another, longer-term emergency — the climate crisis Source: Why some US cities are plotting a ‘green recovery’ after the pandemic | Coronavirus outbreak […]
Out With Predatory Capitalism, In With a “Life Economy”
Prioritizing short-term profits over everything else has created a system that is consuming itself to extinction. Here’s what an economy that valued human life and the planet would look like. Source: Out With Predatory Capitalism, […]
It’s Time to Repeal the President’s License for Endless War
Lee writes: More Americans have now died from COVID-19 than from the wars in Korea, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan combined. Yet the United States is poised to continue spending more money on the Pentagon than […]
UN Biodiversity Report Urges 8 Transitions Needed to Restore Essential Ecosystems Impacted by Humanity
“We can no longer afford to cast nature aside. Now is the time for this massive step up—conserving, restoring, and using biodiversity fairly and sustainably.” Source: UN Biodiversity Report Urges 8 Transitions Needed to Restore […]
To Counter ‘Misinformation Flowing From the Highest Levels,’ ACLU Launches Voter Preparedness Campaign
“We’re calling on voters to make a plan, request their ballot where they can, and to encourage their friends to do the same.” Source: To Counter ‘Misinformation Flowing From the Highest Levels,’ ACLU Launches Voter […]
Sept 19: A Nationwide Day of Protest, and of Dialogue on Community Control of Police
Community control puts us on the path to both defunding and abolishing the police – so why are many Black Lives Matter chapters withholding support?The Black masses want justice, security and democracy (also known as […]
Rhode Island’s Progressive Wave Was Four Years in the Making
In 2016, a WFP-backed candidate unseated Rhode Island’s House majority leader. Insurgents have been making progress ever since. Source: Rhode Island’s Progressive Wave Was Four Years in the Making | Portside
Clean Electricity Plan Would Free US Economy of Carbon Dependence in 15 Years
A new engineering plan to avert the climate emergency would create millions of new jobs and save U.S. families money. Source: Clean Electricity Plan Would Free US Economy of Carbon Dependence in 15 Years
What Black Lives Matter Has Accomplished
Not since Reconstruction has there been such an opportunity for the advancement of racial justice. Source: What Black Lives Matter Has Accomplished – The Atlantic