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Chevron falls short of its target

mercredi 20 juillet 2022 à 02:33

A large carbon capture and storage project in Australia fell very short of its target — perhaps just half what it was supposed to capture.

This came with a penalty — Chevron had to buy and use up carbon offsets to make up for the difference. As we know, many of these offsets are bogus.

I say the idea of carbon offsets should be replaced with carbon emission taxes.

Chevron is, of course, culpable for persecuting Steven Donziger for representing the Ecuadorians whose land was polluted by its oil extraction there.

(Satire) Great Pacific Garbage Patch

mardi 19 juillet 2022 à 20:18

(satire) *Deckhand Scolded For Throwing Trash On Floor Of Ship When Great Pacific Garbage Patch Right There.*

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Heatwave eviscerated idea on extreme weather

mardi 19 juillet 2022 à 20:18

George Monbiot: *This heatwave has eviscerated the idea that small changes can tackle extreme weather.*

Anti-abortion judge's nomination plan dropped

mardi 19 juillet 2022 à 20:18

Biden dropped the plan to nominate an anti-abortion Republican as federal judge. He cited opposition by Republican Senator Paul, and did not give credit to the campaign for this.

Urgent: Lower prescription drug prices

mardi 19 juillet 2022 à 20:18

US citizens: call on the Senate to lower prescription drug prices now.