Farmers in West Tennessee are suing the federal government, alleging that a loan program benefited mass poultry operations by subsidizing them rather than helping its intended target of family-run farms. The lawsuit calls the actions of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) “illegal corporate welfare.” The suit, filed in late December by the litigation…
Farmers Group in Tennessee Sue USDA, Allege Illegal Subsidizing of Industrial-Scale Poultry Farms
Al Gore Hits Climate Alarm in Davos With Warning of ‘Boiling’ Oceans and ‘Rain Bombs’
January 19, 2023
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Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore warned of “rain bombs” and “boiling” oceans in an emotional speech about climate change at a gathering of global elites at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Switzerland on Wednesday. Gore’s impassioned plea to fight climate change or face disaster—a common theme at the WEF summit—came during a panel on…
Calls for Audit as Timber Shortages Block White Paper Production in Australia
January 18, 2023
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Australia’s manufacturing union is calling on the government to examine the amount of white paper available in the country after timber shortages put a halt to production at Australia’s last white paper mill in Victoria. The Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) on Thursday called for an audit, raising concerns about a drop…
Wyoming Lawmakers Propose Bill to Phase Out EVs by 2035
January 16, 2023
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A group of six Republican lawmakers in Wyoming are proposing to phase out the sale of new electric vehicles in the state by 2035 to protect its oil and gas industries and preserve critical resources. In their bill, introduced to the state legislature on Friday, the Republicans said that oil and gas production has “long…
‘Masterclass of Hypocrisy,’ Private Jet Use at Davos Attracts Severe Criticism Due to High Emissions
Private jet use during Davos meetings in May 2022 pushed up carbon emissions by four times, with event participants coming under criticism for pushing the climate change agenda on one hand while not undertaking any actions to rein in their own excessive emissions. During the World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos between May 22–26,…
Turtle Espionage: Beach Walkers Asked to Help Discover and Protect Nests
January 13, 2023
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Metres away from the Gold Coast’s built-up tourist strips, female turtles are engaging in a secret mission under cover of night to the sand dunes where they can safely lay and bury their eggs. The journey, which happens every two to three years, sees the female turtles emerge from the ocean on warm summer nights up the…
Heavy Storms Help California to Almost Eliminate Extreme Drought From State
January 13, 2023
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California, which has been reeling under the grip of drought, has received respite due to the multiple storms that hit the state and elsewhere in the past weeks, helping it deal with drought conditions in several regions and filling up many of the smaller reservoirs. “A long-term drought, dating back to the 2019–2020 winter, continues…
Northern Queensland Braces for Flood as Rain Sets In
Northern Queensland residents are on alert for flash flooding as monsoonal rain sets in over a vast region. The Bureau of Meteorology issued a severe weather warning with flash flooding possible for the state’s coast between Cooktown to Mackay and the northern and central interior. Torrential downpours are set to lash the region from Friday afternoon and following into…
Wildlife Officials in Struggle To Save Starving Manatees in Florida
State and federal wildlife officials are continuing to feed some of Florida’s starving manatees with about 10 tons of romaine lettuce per week at a feeding station in the middle of the state’s Atlantic coastline. But, they said on Jan. 11, the population of the state’s iconic sea cows isn’t out of danger yet from…
In ESG Debate, Some See Threat to Livelihood, Traditional Values
January 11, 2023
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Charlie Masters, Kentucky farmer, has watched the prices rise. Diesel fuel and nitrogen fertilizer, two of the most critical ingredients for running his Fleming County beef and produce operation, are still costlier than just two years ago. That’s partly due to recent fluctuations in the prices of oil and natural gas. What’s behind those trends?…
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