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NY weighs charging oil firms billions of dollars to fuel new climate change fund

Governor Kathy Hawkle Decide now Whether to approve a controversial bill that would force oil, natural gas and coal companies to pay billions of dollars to the state for contributing to climate change. Supporters liken the plan — a proposed Climate Change Superfund — to the federal Superfund program that has sought to hold polluters […]

Everything is about to change in the US retirement system – Without action, retirees face a 20% cut in their checks – La Grada EN

Americans’ confidence that they’ll have enough money to live comfortably in retirement fell sharply last year, the biggest drop since the global financial crisis. Recent surveys show that this confidence hasn’t recovered for workers or retirees, but there are signs of optimism as wage growth begins to outpace inflation. Employee Benefits Research Institute (EBRI) and […]

MLB considering drastic starting pitching rule change

Major League Baseball is reportedly considering requiring starting pitchers to pitch six innings. ESPN’s Jesse Rogers reported Thursday. The league is reportedly considering the rule change as it aims to “restore prestige to starting pitchers” among its on-field goals. Rogers said league officials offered a series of exceptions to the proposed rule, including if a […]

Democrats trust Harris on climate change slightly more than Biden: Poll

A new poll finds Democrats have slightly more confidence in Vice President Harris’ ability to tackle climate change than President Biden. An Associated Press-NORC Research Center poll released this week found that 85% of Democrats have “a lot” or “some” confidence in Harris on addressing climate change, while only about three-quarters say the same about […]

Trump on climate change: ‘You'll have more oceanfront property’

Former President Trump said Monday night that climate change isn’t the “biggest threat,” arguing that it will create “more beachfront real estate.” Trump made the remarks during an interview with Elon Musk on his social media platform, X. “The biggest threat is not global warming. It’s that over the next 400 years, sea levels are […]

Project 2025 video says a conservative administration should 'eradicate' climate change references

A training video linked to “Project 2025,” a controversial playbook created by the right-leaning Heritage Foundation for future conservative presidents, calls for eliminating references to climate change across the federal government. The video was published online by news outlets this weekend. ProPublica and DocumentationThe information was shared with news organizations by people who had access […]