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Why is the Trump Administration trying to kill a small space science institute in New York City? Explanation begins with Galileo’s method of scientific inquiry and ends with the role of special interest money in the United States government. Galileo improved the telescope, allowing clearer observations of the planets and the Sun. Galileo differed from his peers, as he was unafraid to challenge authority. He claimed that the world should be understood based on observations, and he spoke directly to the public. He obtained philanthropic support for his observations and openly described the conclusion that Earth was not the center of the solar system – Earth revolved around the Sun.

High-level policy discussions have built momentum for “food system transformation” that would help farmers address the climate crisis.

A new climate case was filed this week. Multnomah County, the Oregon county that includes Portland, filed suit against several oil majors for their role in exacerbating the climate change that led to the county's "heat dome" in June 2021, which killed 69 people. But the case doesn't just place

This report focuses on the 20 investors and 20 banks that are funding the methane generating activities of 15 of the leading meat and dairy companies worldwide. Collectively these financial institutions fund a methane footprint that could exceed 503 Mt CO2e – nearly as big as the CO2emissions of Saudi Arabia.

Fossil fuels, fisheries and farming: the world’s most destructive industries are protected – and subsidised – by governments

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The industry has been pushing through policies devoting billions of dollars to the technology, and much more is likely to come with legislation pending before Congress.

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L’idée de l’helicopter money selon laquelle les banques centrales pourraient verser directement de l’argent aux citoyens fait son chemin et fait souvent l’objet de confusion avec l’idée du revenu de base. Quelles sont les convergences possibles entre deux concepts dont les justifications théoriques sont pourtant bien distinctes ?

Large misinformation campaigns on climate change science are being funded by a handful of sources with an interest in maintaining the status quo.