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Democrats retreat on climate: ‘It’s one of the more disappointing turnabouts’
Stung by the party’s sweeping losses in November and desperate to win back working-class voters, the Democratic Party is in retreat on climate change. Nowhere is that retrenchment more jarring than in ...
Harsher punishments planned for those who intimidate election candidates
The new proposals are aimed at making sure no one is put off standing for office, after a rise in threats against candidates ...
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The Heat That Seared New York City’s Primary Voters Is Just One Impact of Global Warming on Elections
Heat and other climate impacts like floods and storms affect voters, candidates and poll workers in different ways at ...
To win the race against climate disaster we need to halve emissions over the next five years
Last week the world’s leading scientists met in Exeter UK to discuss climate tipping points. Their conclusion is alarming: ...
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Climate Progress and Pushback: 365 Days Under Labour
The July 2024 general election saw a major shift in the UK’s approach to tackling climate change. The incoming Labour ...
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A Congressional race in New Hampshire already has eight candidates. The election is next year.
Our regional news roundtable guests tell us the latest from New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and the Cape and Islands.
NYS Democratic lawmakers to discuss the impact of federal funding cuts on state Medicaid, SNAP, climate programs
New York passed its $254 billion state budget months ago—but a sweeping federal bill may force major changes. What’s suddenly ...
Government told after election it would have to quit fossil fuel group if new exploration started
An international coalition for phasing out fossil fuels says it told the government after the election it would have to quit ...