A community that’s been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic has one simple goal: to make it easier for its residents to return to their homes, or at least keep the outbreak from spreading beyond its original target areas.In a country where only a fraction of residents have been vaccinated, the goal is to make…
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How to protect yourself against the WTO threat
Protecting yourself against WTO threats may sound like a no-brainer, but it can take a lot of planning.So, how can you make sure you’re not at risk?The WTO is a voluntary organisation responsible for managing international trade, and many of the organisations involved are private entities.However, they have an agreement that they can be held…
‘You have to be careful’: What a new EPA rule means for coal jobs in Kentucky
“I don’t want to see anyone in Kentucky lose their jobs.But I do want to know, when we’re going to have an accident, who is going to be responsible for that accident?And if they are going to pay for that, then I have to see them in court, not them in the office.”— Sen. Joe…
How to Protect America’s Natural Heritage
The Trump administration has announced that it will not lift the federal restrictions on mining, drilling and mining operations.The decision comes as mining companies have been seeking to break away from federal oversight of their operations. The Environmental Protection Agency has also said that it is in no hurry to lift the limits on drilling in…
Trump: I will protect environment while I’m president
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he will protect the environment while he’s in office.“I will protect our environment while at the same time we’re going to work with the rest of the world,” he told a rally in Iowa.Trump, who has been criticized for his position on climate change and for a recent tweet…
US government announces $3.8 billion plan to protect the environment
The United States government announced Monday that it will spend more than $3 billion to protect environmental protection, including from air pollution, wildfires, acid rain and extreme weather events.The government will also fund research to better understand how to protect against such threats.The spending, which was announced at a ceremony in the State Dining Room…
