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Haley, DeSantis face off in GOP debate as Trump holds town hall: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 11, 2024
As the Iowa caucuses near, two Republican candidates spar on the debate stage while the former president holds a town hall. And an avalanche leads to at least one death at a California ski resort. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024. Candidates clash in 2-person debate; Trump holds…
Norway approves deep sea mining despite international pushback
Deep sea mining advocates say metals found at the bottom of the ocean are key to facilitating a global transition away from fossil fuels, while scientists have warned the full effects of this practice on surrounding ecosystems have yet to be determined. Still, one nation is plunging ahead, as Norway has become one of the…
Farmers clog Germany’s highways with tractors during weeklong protests
Thousands of farmers in Germany began a nationwide weeklong protest on Jan. 8, expressing their discontent with government cuts to agricultural subsidies. The demonstrations escalated as farmers, opposing the elimination of diesel tax breaks, blocked highways and city roads, leading to widespread traffic disruptions throughout the country. Reinhard Jung, a spokesperson for the Free Farmers,…
Only 3.4% of US journalists identify as Republicans, fewest ever
If the landscape in the journalism world seems to lean left, it’s with good reason. The fewest journalists ever say they are Republicans, according to a 2022 study from the Syracuse University’s Newhouse School of Public Communications. The findings show of 1,600 journalists polled, just 3.4% identified as Republicans. More than 36% said they are…
UN recommendations on beef and climate change have no teeth
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) recently released a report addressing meat and dairy alternatives to help combat climate change. The report recommends that wealthier nations, including the U.S., cut their meat consumption while advocating for developing countries to increase meat production. Beef lover and Straight Arrow News contributor Newt Gingrich argues that the UNEP…
Private sector and government agencies accelerate electric vehicle adoption
Businesses and the U.S. government are investing more in the electric vehicle (EV) movement, with corporations and agencies pushing to electrify their fleets. EV use has surged in the private sector, and the federal government is also moving ahead with plans to use more EV and hybrid vehicles. From making Amazon and FedEx deliveries, to…
Historic COP28 plan to phase out oil met with criticism from scientists
In what is being called a “historic” agreement, nearly 200 nations have agreed to transition away from fossil fuels during the United Nations’ annual climate summit, COP28, held this year in Dubai. This pact marked the first time a consensus was reached on phasing out oil, coal and gas during the nearly three decades of…
Children sue EPA for ‘intentionally’ allowing greenhouse gas emissions
A group of young people in California ranging in age from eight to 17 years old is suing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The group claims the EPA is discriminating against American children by “intentionally” allowing the release of dangerous greenhouse gasses, which experts say is a major contributor to climate change. The lawsuit states…
Global climate activism sparks controversy amid escalating protests
Climate activists around the world have been employing increasingly disruptive tactics to draw awareness toward environmental abuses they believe pose a threat to the planet. Their methods, which have included blocking traffic, occupying vessels and defacing art, have been met with varying responses from law enforcement, lawmakers and the general public. “We’ve tried every other…
World’s largest energy-producing onshore wind farm goes online in China
China’s biggest onshore wind power project, operated by the state-owned China General Nuclear Power Corporation, is now fully operational in Inner Mongolia. With 701 wind turbines boasting a total installed capacity of 3 million kilowatts, the facility aims to produce 10 billion kilowatt-hours annually, significantly cutting standard coal consumption by 2.96 million tons and reducing…
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