Environment
Congress may kill the federal heat rule before OSHA can
August 19, 2026A rule which would ensure workers have access to rest, shade, and water on the job may get blocked by a congressional committee.
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Fort Worth residents tell city council: No data centers
August 18, 2026The mayor’s husband may be a data center lobbyist, but lawmakers still couldn’t ignore the concerns of locals.
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Data center boom is shaking up elections
August 10, 2026The latest from award-winning People's World cartoonist Greg Kearney.
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In rural communities, fears amplified by ‘AI slop’ and social media hamper solar boom
August 10, 2026Solar panel misinformation, spread by bots and by neighbors, derailed a project in Cajun Country that promised millions in local tax revenue. The same methods are being employed nationwide.
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People of Spokane battle wildfires, extreme heat, and a broken system
August 4, 2026As the fires devastate a community the root cause that made the crisis possible must be addressed.
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