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Let’s face it. Even when public protests and demonstrations are annoying, unpopular and disruptive, they also can be very effective. Why Protest Works—Even When It’s Unpopular https://www.yesmagazine.org/democracy/2024/07/26/why-protest-works Related Reading
Instead of spending or investing the fortune her grandmother left her, Marlene Engelhorn asked the public to help her decide what charities she should give it to. Now a group of 50 publicly chosen citizens has decided. The 25 million euros (about $26.8 million) will be divided among 77 organizations. Group of Austrians Picks 77…
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Georgia homeowners with modest incomes are getting solar panels that will save them money, and there are no up-front costs. It’s part of an EPA program that has awarded $7 billion to 60 states, tribal governments, municipalities, and nonprofits across the country to expand access to cost saving solar. Millions of people will eventually benefit….
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The Federal Court’s recognition of the Kabi Kabi people as native title holders over a substantial area of Queensland’s Sunshine Coast is a momentous decision that carries profound significance. Justice Berna Collier’s ruling grants non-exclusive rights to the Kabi Kabi people across a diverse range of locations, including Gympie, Noosa, Maroochydore, Caloundra, Bribie Island, and…
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This new interactive map/report from PIRG serves as a wake-up call, highlighting the pressing need for change in how we produce, use, and dispose of plastic. It’s crucial to understand that the growth in plastic output is directly connected to the expansion of fossil fuel extraction and processing activities. And as we know, the environmental…
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Do law enforcement officers really need to answer 911 calls in low-risk situations like well-being checks, nuisance complaints and mental health-related requests? A rapidly growing number of cities thinks not, so they are freeing up police officers to prioritize more urgent calls by turning those calls over to social workers, mental health care providers and…
Despite the overwhelming evidence that humans are causing climate changes that endanger us all, naysayers and gadflies insist it is either not happening or is wildly exaggerated. Here’s a guide to their most popular theories, and why they are so wrong. How to Refute Climate Change Deniers https://whowhatwhy.org/science/environment/how-to-refute-climate-change-deniers Related Reading
The superrich among us are getting richer by the day while the poorest among us are getting poorer by the day. Making the superrich pay their fair share of taxes would help a little, but not a lot. So, what to do? One idea making the rounds is that since there is no social value…
Tourists in several European countries have been damaging the environment so badly that the countries have been striking back by slapping them with fees and various restrictions, but Copenhagen has another idea: rewarding visitors who act responsibly Copenhagen Tries Rewards for Good Tourist Behavior http://archive.today/7kz0W Related Reading
Does giving people cash make them autonomous, or does it incentivize them to work less? Researchers spent eight years studying that question, and the results are in. The conclusion? Well, it’s complicated. The results of the biggest study on guaranteed income programs are finally in https://19thnews.org/2024/07/study-guaranteed-income-program-results/ Related Reading