Climate Change

Ohio Lawmakers Pass Bill Ending Ratepayer Subsidies Of 2 Coal Plants

"After years of attempts, Ohio lawmakers voted Wednesday to end the subsidy for two unprofitable Cold War-era coal plants that had cost Ohio ratepayers nearly $400,000 a day, after they were tucked into the tainted energy bill at the center of the largest corruption scandal in state history."

Source: AP, 05/01/2025

Canadian Company Turns To Trump For Permission To Mine International Waters

"A Canadian company announced Tuesday that its U.S. subsidiary submitted applications to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to mine the seafloor, sparking outrage by bypassing a U.N. agency that regulates deep international waters."

Source: AP, 04/30/2025

"Trump Administration Dismisses Authors Of Key Climate Report"

"The Trump administration told scientists writing a congressionally mandated climate report that it was “releasing” them from their roles and that the report’s scope was being reevaluated, in an email sent Monday and seen by The Washington Post."

Source: Washington Post, 04/30/2025

"A Siege On Science: How Trump Is Undoing An American Legacy"

"Across seven decades and a dozen presidencies, America’s scientific prowess was arguably unmatched." "In its first 100 days, the Trump administration has slashed federal agencies, canceled national reports, and yanked funding from universities. The shockwaves will be felt worldwide."

Source: Grist, 04/29/2025

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