Climate Change’s Bottom Line
It was 8 degrees in Minneapolis on a recent January day, and out on Interstate 394, snow whipped against the windshields of drivers on their morning commutes. But inside the…
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‘PBS NewsHour’ Leads The Way In Climate Coverage Among Nightly News Programs
“PBS NewsHour” led the way in coverage of climate change among U.S. nightly news programs in 2014 for the third year in a row, according to a new analysis. Progressive…
‘Black Mirror’ and the Horrors and Delights of Technology
Riff By JENNA WORTHAM One of the most disturbing moments in the British TV series “Black Mirror” is what appears to be a passionate love scene. The episode takes place…
Most Americans Support Government Action on Climate Change, Poll Finds
WASHINGTON — An overwhelming majority of the American public, including nearly half of Republicans, support government action to curb global warming, according to a poll conducted by The New York…
Chilean ‘yarn bombers’ plot large-scale knitting attack
A far cry from the marble sculptures displayed in the nearby museum, the trend that began in Texas in 2005 has seen a growing number of open spaces transformed with…
Penn State Task Force Calls For Disclosure Of Sexual Assault Punishments
Penn State University should reveal more information about how the school punishes sexual assault, change how it investigates rape claims and survey students on their experiences with sexual violence in…
Rick Santorum And Mike Huckabee Still Just Don’t Get It On Climate Change
The following post first appeared on FactCheck.org. Two potential Republican candidates for president distorted the facts about climate change and casually dismissed well-established threats and potential solutions: Santorum’s ‘Do-Nothing’ PlanSantorum,…
5 Things You Didn’t Know About The New England Patriots
Having been around since 1960, the Patriots are among the oldest teams in the NFL. In that half century, Pat Patriot and the team have certainly created many memorable moments,…
There’s More Global Warming Coverage on Your Television
Here’s some good news: According to a new study, the major broadcast news networks are covering climate change more than they have in years. Read the whole story at Climate…
The World Can Live Better And Fight Climate Change, UK Report Says
By Megan Rowling BARCELONA, Jan 28 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – The world can improve living standards for all while cutting climate-changing emissions to keep to an internationally agreed limit for…
Bad dog! GoDaddy pulls puppy ad from Super Bowl
Irving tweeted his thanks to @animalrescuers, an SPCA group, for their “candid feedback.” A petition on Change.org garnered 40,000 signatures to kill the commercial. – Chicago Mercantile Association: Certain market…
Amazon tribe under threat
“I wanted to show the daily life in the world’s most endangered tribe,” he said. The Awa-Guaja’s way of life is being threatened by relentless loggers who are illegally encroaching…
Obama Ends Visit With Challenge to India on Climate Change
NEW DELHI — President Obama pressed India on Tuesday to do more to curb the pollution that is choking its capital and contributing to global climate change, as he wrapped…
As Obama departs India, a push for reform
Speaking to an audience of students and activists in New Delhi, Obama declared the U.S. was India’s best-suited partner as it makes rapid economic advances and appears poised to overtake…
Julianne Moore named best actress
She’s also won her second SAG award, taking home her first trophy from the acting union in 2012 for her work as Sarah Palin in Game Change. – Cate Blanchett…
Sarah Palin’s Bizarre Iowa Speech Gets Thanks — From The Democrats
Shortly after declaring that she’s “seriously interested” in running for president in 2016, Sarah Palin delivered a confusing speech that was panned by many, even some on the right. Speaking…
Greece elections: Is Alexis Tsipras man of the moment?
But for many on the streets of Athens it’s his words that matterhis promise of “No more bailouts, no more submission, no more blackmailing.” It’s a message of hope that…
Two 13-Year-Old Girls Push To Make Consent Part Of School District’s Sex-Ed Program
When it comes to sex-ed, curriculums vary. Some schools teach abstinence-only, while others provide information about safe sex, but very few teach teens about consent. Two 13-year-olds living in Toronto,…
Native American Group Releases Ad To Show What Football Would Be Like Without ‘Redskins’ Name
An online ad released Friday hopes to show what a Washington game would be like without the Redskins mascot. “Take It Away,” created by the National Congress of American Indians…
Watch Jon Stewart Take On ‘The Monsters Of Money’ At Davos
During Thursday night’s ‘Daily Show,” Jon Stewart took on the “Monsters of Money” — the business and financial leaders who flew to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, in…
Smugglers Using Magnets To Plant Drugs Under Cars From Mexico
Drug smugglers are turning “trusted travelers” into unwitting mules by placing containers with powerful magnets under their cars in Mexico and then recovering the illegal cargo far from the view…
‘Walking Dead’ Star Josh McDermitt Confirms One Big Spoiler
Warning: “Walking Dead” Spoilers! There Is No Sanctuary! So, the “Walking Dead” midseason finale happened, and whoa: The episode shocked fans, despite the fact that it was accidentally spoiled for…
Want to lose weight or quit smoking? Love may be the key
That will more than double your chance of succeeding at making a positive lifestyle change, according to a new study that is running in the latest edition of the journal…
The Senate Actually Just Acknowledged Climate Change Is Real
WASHINGTON — The Senate voted Wednesday to acknowledge that climate change is real, bringing itself up to date with every major scientific body in the world. But the Senate also…
U.S. Coal Declines, Bucks Global Trend
This story originally appeared on Climate Central. Technological progress has been brutal to the yellow pages and compact discs. Coal may be headed the same way in the U.S., partly…
Victoria Espinel: ‘There Are Enormous Changes That Are Coming’ In Technology
Victoria Espinel, president and chief executive of the software industry trade group BSA, said “there are enormous changes that are coming” in technology across “all economic sectors.” “It’s clear we’re…
Al Jazeera’s Ali Velshi: Climate Change Awareness Now ‘Intergenerational’
Ali Velshi of Al Jazeera America spoke with HuffPost Live at Davos Wednesday about what people need to do to combat climate change. Velshi said the acceptance of climate change…
Seven Themes That Will Dominate Davos 2015
Last year was the warmest on record, and climate change will be high on the agenda during the first full day of events in Davos. Al Gore, the former vice-president…
Mark Hoffman: Discussion On Cybersecurity Is ‘Evolving’ Thanks To The Sony Hack
CNBC President Mark Hoffman spoke with HuffPost Live at Davos Wednesday about the “evolving” discussion on cybersecurity, saying the recent Sony hacking further propelled the issue into the global conversation….
Rosario Perez Explains Why Economic Gender Equality Is So Important
Rosario Perez, chief executive officer of the women’s development organization Pro Mujer, spoke to HuffPost Live at Davos about the importance of economic gender equality. Perez said the issue is…