Democrats in South Carolina do not prioritize climate change as much as Democratic voters in other 2020 primary and caucus states do, according to a new survey published by the Environmental Defense Action Fund. And three major hurricanes since 2016 and several devastating floods apparently have not convinced Palmetto State progressives either, much less Democrats […]
Energy and the Environment
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New York Labor Didn’t Shrink From Confronting Amazon
But unions were sharply divided about how to deal with the tech giant.
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Nebraska’s Hidden Progressivism
Despite GOP dominance in the heartland, a unique legislature, grassroots activism, and some forward-looking ballot measures have made for more nuanced politics in this red state.
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ExxonMobil Can’t Hide Its Climate Records Any Longer
The Supreme Court has allowed Massachusetts to access the fossil fuel giant’s records—one of many legal challenges the company now faces.
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Climate Change Heats Up Midterms for Gubernatorial Candidates
Climate change has forced candidates for governor in several states to confront growing voter anxiety about the issue in their final debates. In the wake of Hurricane Michael and toxic algae blooms, Florida’s gubernatorial candidates Republican Ron DeSantis and Democrat Andrew Gillum continue to spar over climate in one of the country’s most high-profile contests. […]
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Puffins: Harbingers of Climate Change
These small ocean birds are the proverbial canary in the coal mine as the ecology of their habitat worsens.
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The New Space Race: Why America Needs a NASA for IT Research
The nation shouldn’t cede leadership in tech to either China or Silicon Valley.
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Meet (Elon Musk) the New Boss, Same as the Old
Making the future? Tesla’s CEO has dredged up the anti-union shibboleths of America’s robber-baron past.
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‘We Can Change the World. Let Me Show You How.’
A tale of technological utopianism versus movement politics
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Securing Cities from Cyber Attacks
Leaving information technology to the geeks is no longer an option for municipal leaders as malware attacks increase.
