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Since Paris Agreement, Financial Firms Have Sunk $745 Billion Into New Coal
Financing for coal alone is still huge and must be addressed under the guidance of the Paris Agreement.
Orangutans Pay a Steep Price for the World’s Palm Oil
In just 20 years, palm oil producers have destroyed more than 80 percent of orangutan habitat.
Payday Lenders Have Embraced Installment Loans to Evade Regulation
Installment lending accounts for an increasingly large portion of the alternative credit industry.
Uber Is Offering Scab Rides to Help Break France’s General Strike
With at least 90 percent of all regional rail services closed amid the strike, Uber is attempting a strike break.
Impeachment Could Prevent Trump From Attempting Election Fraud in 2020
Anyone who thinks Trump plans to have a fair race against the Democratic nominee hasn't been paying attention.
Students at Prestigious Universities Rise Up Against Fossil Fuel Money
Campaigns at MIT, Harvard, Yale and University of California are demanding divestment from fossil fuels.
Energy Loss on Electric Grid Is Overlooked Source of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Annual emissions from energy loss on the electric grid total more than the entire emissions produced by some industries.
How Corporate PAC Money Gets to Democratic Challengers Who Say They Reject It
Corporate PACs are indirectly funneling money to some Democrats through Leadership PACs.
Six Ways for Election Officials to Prepare for High Voter Turnout in 2020
From early voting to streamlined registration, there are clear steps that will help shorten lines on Election Day.
Judge Orders More Than 200,000 Wisconsin Voters Purged From Rolls
Voting rights advocates are calling for a massive registration effort to get purged voters to the polls in 2020.