Gore is a compelling surrogate for climate action, and politicians know that having him as an ally is often a way to boost their own climate credentials. And while details of the Ivanka/Gore Climate Summit of 2016 have yet to emerge, it’s likely Ivanka — a savvy businesswoman — knows that simply meeting with Gore, regardless of substance, lends […]
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One of my best friends teaches English at a community college located in one of the Rust Belt-like towns along the Connecticut River, where good-paying industrial jobs long ago vanished overseas. Her students are working class and poor strivers. Many are immigrants. These several dozen students are white, black and brown. Most of them are
Recent reports from the Arctic have alarmed scientists, with the Union of Concerned Scientists discussing the severity of the situation. Global warming is worsening at an alarming rate, with temperatures setting monthly records. This has caused widespread concern, with the Pope, scientists, and parties to the Conference of the Parties (COP) taking action. The COP
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