There have been five mass extinction events on plant Earth. The sixth mass extinction event is currently underway, i.e., the Holocene extinction, the first that is the result of human activity. The Permian–Triassic extinction, which occurred 251 million years ago, is considered the worst in all history because around 96% of species were lost. “The Great … Read more
Last week, Donald Trump was once again bloviating that “We’re looking at that very seriously, birthright citizenship,” he told reporters outside the White House, echoing his administration’s previous vow to unilaterally end the process by which babies born in the country automatically become citizens. The President did not elaborate on what he meant. That would … Read more
It is becoming increasingly clear that the 2020 elections is not just about: Health Care. Climate Change. Rebuilding our crumbling infrastructure. The Rich not paying their fair share in taxes The United States place in the World. It is also about battling for what America stands for and the collective soul of all its residents. … Read more
Update to Boris Johnson throws down the gauntlet to a ‘no deal’ Brexit, sparking a constitutional crisis. Britain’s The Guardian reports, ‘Stop the coup’: Protests across UK over Johnson’s suspension of parliament: Within hours of Boris Johnson’s decision to suspend parliament, impromptu protests were being held in major city centres across the country, including in … Read more