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Despite widespread consensus on the reality of climate change, misinformation about both the causes and solutions for climate change took hold during the 2024 presidential election. As this type of misinformation continues to impact public discourse, the need for greater media literacy becomes crucial, particularly to counteract the influence of political leaders and foreign-backed campaigns on voter behavior.

For decades, oil and gas magnate Charles G. Koch and his late brother David fought vigorously for environmental deregulation, including by supporting groups that sow doubt about the science of manmade climate change. Foundations linked to Koch gave at least $9.6 billion to 15 Project 2025 groups since 2020. But four of the lesser-known families — Bradley, Scaife, Seid, and Uihlein — gave even more, and all six family fortunes helped to fund Project 2025 groups that have denied the science of manmade climate change.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/20824402

Automaker's latest subscription model takes nickel-and-diming to new heights

Maybe EVs are not a comprehensive climate solution??

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The menstrual product ad trope of a jubilant woman going rock climbing or bungee jumping or doing athletic feats is associated with the 1980s, but it's in fact way older than that. This menstrual product ad from the late 19th century shows a very jubilant woman going cycling.

The pads in the advert, which apparently help you cycle around dressed like a triumphant Roman, include "pasteurised peat". Peat moss, also known as sphagnum, was a popular choice for homemade menstrual pads as the moss can absorb up to 20 times its weight in moisture.

Image courtesy of Courtesy of Musée Carnavalet.

The government of Rondonia state believes illegal fires, often started by farmers clearing land, are one cause of the disaster and has launched an online campaign calling on the population to report them.

Following the cancellation of its small modular reactor (SMR) project in Utah, NuScale Power announced it will take “strategic” actions to reduce costs, including laying off 28% of its full-time workforce.

Related article from the shareholder's investigation into the company:

NuScale Power (SMR) Admits to Ongoing, Active SEC Inquiry

On July 29, 2024, Hunterbrook Media reported that the SEC is conducting an “active and ongoing” investigation into NuScale and noted that after Hunterbrook's publication “a spokesperson wrote in a statement: ‘[w]e are unaware of any SEC investigation into NuScale or any reason for such an investigation.’”

But, on August 2, 2024, NuScale did an about face. The company admitted that, contrary to its July 29 denial, in December 2023 the SEC requested information relating to the company’s employment, severance, and confidentiality agreements. In addition, NuScale revealed that the SEC requested additional information from the company on July 31, 2024.

Each of these events drove the price of NuScale shares sharply lower.

“We’re investigating the propriety of NuScale’s financial disclosures and operations, including whether the company’s agreements with employees suppress whistleblowing,” said Reed Kathrein, the Hagens Berman partner leading the investigation.