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From Soviet Fields to US Committees: The Return of Institutionalized Untruth

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On December 30, a little noticed federal vaccine advisory meeting took place in the United States. It was scheduled between Christmas and New Year’s, broken into four brief sessions for a specific reason, and focused on procedural matters within a committee most Americans have never heard of. There was no … [continued]

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Donald Trump Illegally Extends Life of the Coal-Fired Craig Unit 1, Driving Up Electricity Bills and Increasing Pollution

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DENVER — [On Tuesday], the Trump administration issued an “emergency” order to force utilities to operate Craig Unit 1 against their will, past the Dec. 31 retirement deadline that the utilities had decided upon and their state regulators had approved. Trump’s actions to prop up an uneconomic coal plant will drive … [continued]

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What Would A SpaceX Public Offering In 2026 Look Like?

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The news headlines this morning celebrated the inauguration of New York City Mayor, Zohran Mamdani. During his inaugural address the Democratic Socialist pledged to turn the city’s efforts to uplifting working people. That news of egalitarianism is at the opposite end of the spectrum from a recent SpaceX letter to … [continued]

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One Step Closer To The Compostable EV Battery Of The Future

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The Intertubes lit up earlier today with news of a new, compostable “paper battery” introduced by the Singapore-based startup Flint. The new battery aims to elevate the sustainability profile of energy storage systems for EVs, among other applications, by eliminating toxic materials and supply chain complications. That doesn’t necessarily mean … [continued]

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