Tag: Politics
Ensuring Safety of Legal Cannabis: Key Concerns and Solutions
Cannabis has come a long way from being just dried flowers in plastic baggies. Nowadays, it is available in various forms like gummies, tinctures, and creams, with THC concentrations reaching up to 90 percent....
Potential Role of RFK Jr. in Trump’s Health Cabinet: A Speculative Analysis
Many scientists at the federal health agencies are feeling anxious about the upcoming second term of President Donald Trump. There is uncertainty about how the president-elect will navigate the differing philosophies within his team....
Elon Musk’s X Social Media Platform Loses The Guardian
The Guardian recently made a decision to quit the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. The news organization cited disturbing content on the platform, including far-right conspiracy theories and racism, as the...
Kristi Noem Rejects Climate Science as Trump’s DHS Leader Nominee
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Governor Kristi Noem of South Dakota to head the Department of Homeland Security, which includes the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Noem has been skeptical about climate change, questioning...
Potential Title: Argentina Withdraws from COP29 Over Concerns of US Exiting Paris Climate Agreement
Argentinian negotiators have abruptly left the global climate talks in Azerbaijan, following orders from President Javier Milei's government. The unexpected departure occurred just three days into the two-week COP29 summit, cutting short Argentina's opportunity...
UK’s New Climate Goal: What’s Missing?
The UK has recently made a bold move by announcing a new climate goal to reduce its emissions by 81% by 2035. This ambitious target was unveiled at the COP29 climate talks in Baku,...
US Climate Envoy John Podesta Emphasizes Importance of Climate Fight Beyond Elections
The fight against climate change is a battle that extends beyond any single election, according to US envoy John Podesta. Despite the recent loss of the White House to climate skeptic Donald Trump, Podesta...
Workers’ Heat Protections at Risk Under Trump Administration
The Biden administration's proposal to require employers to provide cooling measures for workers during extreme heat may be at risk under the incoming Trump administration. While Trump never directly addressed the proposal, many of...
Encouraging Private Sector to Contribute Fairly to Global Climate Change Efforts
The prime minister is urging businesses to invest in global climate change efforts as he travels to the COP summit in Baku, Azerbaijan. On his journey to the Caspian coast, Sir Keir engaged with...
Starmer rules out meeting Taliban at COP29
Sir Keir Starmer has stated that he has no intention of meeting with the Taliban during the COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan, as confirmed by Downing Street. The militant group, who will be sending...