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by Lowell
Here are a few international, national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Tuesday, January 17.
- John Kerry says ‘money, money, money’ is needed most to tackle climate change (“I’m convinced we will get to a low-carbon, no-carbon economy — we’re going to get there because we have to. I am not convinced we’re going to get there in time to do what the scientists said, which is avoid the worst consequences of the crisis”)
- Fossil fuels already peaked, growth in renewables exponential (“The Rocky Mountain Institute said global demand for fossil fuels peaked in 2019, and renewables are occupying that demand due to low costs and shifts in global capital.”)
- Atmospheric dust may have hidden true extent of global heating
- Banks still investing heavily in fossil fuels despite net zero pledges – study (There needs to be zero investment in new fossil fuel projects, immediately.)
- How the World Bank Can Help Save the Planet (“Big banks want multilateral development institutions to act like insurers, reducing the risk for private investors to finance climate-friendly projects.”)
- African activists cast doubt over climate talks’ credibility
- Von der Leyen announces Net-Zero Industry Act to compete with US subsidy spree
- The Defenders of the Amazon Never Wanted to be Martyrs
- Ukraine war: Russia’s Wagner Group commander requests Norway asylum
- Zelensky Calls on Allies to Speed Up Arms Supplies
- Putin reportedly wants the Donbas region to be seized by March; Bakhmut is in Russia’s sights
- Ukrainian civilians vanish and languish in Russian-run jails
- Putin’s propagandists should be held accountable, too
- Renewed Armenia-Azerbaijan Conflict Underlines Russia’s Waning Influence
- China’s first population decline in 60 years sounds demographic alarm (Seems like good news, not sure why the WaPo went with such a negative headline.)
- China’s Population Shrinks for First Time Since 1960s in Seismic Shift
- China’s Population Falls, Heralding a Demographic Crisis (Silly.)
- China GDP Growth Fell to Near-Historic Lows (“China’s economy grew at one of its slowest rates in decades last year as repeated Covid-19 lockdowns hammered households and businesses.”)
- Expert’s warning to US Navy on China: The bigger fleet almost always wins
- Greta Thunberg removed from site of mass anti-coal protest in Germany
- US drug trial opens for Mexico ex-security head
- UK government to block Scottish gender bill
- Manchin, Sinema and Coons meet with CEOs at private Davos luncheon for World Economic Forum
- As elites arrive in Davos, conspiracy theories thrive online
- Taliban start buying blue ticks on Twitter
- Australia connects 3GW of new capacity in 2022, must double that to reach renewable target
- 6 things people believe about politics that are totally wrong (Nailed it.)
- Will It Be Morning in Joe Biden’s America? (“…to the extent that the economic landscape shapes the political landscape, things look far better for Democrats now than almost anyone imagined until very recently.”)
- Biden Slams GOP Efforts To Silence Discussions Of Systemic Racism
- Biden blasts ‘fiscally demented’ Republicans in MLK Day speech
- The Supreme Court Justices Do Not Seem to Be Getting Along
- The GOP Is More Dependent Than Ever on Democratic Dysfunction (“Despite its base growing more blue-collar, the party’s agenda has remained plutocratic.”)
- “The apocalyptic mindset is Republican orthodoxy at this point:” How paranoia consumed the GOP (“Author Jared Yates Sexton places Trumpism in a dark lineage of history, but holds out hope things can get better”)
- Trump Turns On Evangelical Leaders For ‘Disloyalty’ In Angry New Rant
- White House Calls GOP Frenzy Over Biden Classified Docs ‘Shamelessly Hypocritical’ (100%)
- GOP House Oversight Chair Can’t Explain Why He’s Investigating Biden Classified Docs But Not Trump’s
- Biden documents case marks Garland’s latest test
- Revealed: Who visited the Trump White House before Jan. 6 (“The Trump administration never publicly released White House visitor records. But new data released by the Jan. 6 committee offers a never-before-seen glimpse.”)
- McCarthy and McConnell, seen as polar opposites, must lead a fractious GOP (“Seen as polar opposites” by who, exactly?!?)
- Schumer, McCarthy working relationship off to rocky start (Rocky because McCarthy leads a bunch of extremist nutjobs.)
- One Major Concession From The Speaker Election Isn’t As Major As It Seems
- How States Are Using Red Flag Laws to Try to Avert Mass Shootings
- Ex-GOP candidate arrested in shootings at lawmakers’ homes
- Failed Republican candidate arrested in shootings targeting Democratic politicians’ homes
- Republican Ex-Candidate Arrested in Shootings Targeting New Mexico Democrats
- Wyoming lawmakers propose ban on electric vehicle sales (Insane. Also probably unconstitutional.)
- Here’s what’s at stake in Elon Musk’s Tesla tweet trial
- Ron DeSantis Is Seemingly Really Getting Under the Skin of Possible 2024 Contenders
- Scrutiny Over George Santos’ Finances Mounts As Ties to Former Trump Ally Surface
- Sen. Kaine visiting Norfolk to discuss servicemembers’ mental health
- McClellan doubles up with hefty assembly agenda, race for Congress
- Ford plant halted by Youngkin would have created 2,500 jobs in Southside
- Facing teacher shortages, Virginia legislators propose ideas to bring up pay, lighten workloads
- Proposal to make meals free for all Virginia students at all schools
- Virginia House Democrats Announce Gun Violence Prevention Platform (Leader Don Scott: “Make no mistake: This is an epidemic harming all of us. And gun violence is entirely preventable. So, we can’t wait.”)
- Contraceptive Equity Act Passes VA Senate Committee (“Everyone should be able to choose for themselves whether and when to become a parent”)
- Opinion: Stemming the overdose tide (“Virginia continues to lose people to overdoses and it will take a broad, determined effort to reduce that awful toll.”)
- Dels. Bagby, Adams to seek Senate seat if McClellan goes to Congress (For some reason, they left out two other strongly rumored candidates – Alexsis Rodgers and Del. Jeff Bourne. Wonder why.)
- Recent shootings raise stakes for pro-gun lobbyists in Richmond (How does it “raise stakes for pro-gun lobbyists in Richmond?” What a weird headline.)
- Possible gun waiting period in Virginia angers gun rights supporters, divides lawmakers (Also a weird headline.)
- Gun debate dominates Lobby Day as hundreds gather at Virginia Capitol
- Virginia school district under investigation for alleged violation of human rights act (Bizarre.)
- CASEY: Roanoke election overseer thought Trump won the 2020 election ‘by millions of votes’ (That guy shouldn’t be anywhere near elections.)
- In Virginia, carbon emissions drop as data centers boom, thanks to RGGI pact (“An environmental policy professor explains how the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative is helping Virginia lower its emissions amid a data center building spree that’s expected to drive a 38% increase in electricity use by 2035.”)
- Republicans again attempt to roll back Democratic carbon reduction laws (Senator Lucas’ trash can…)
- Roanoke clergy, leaders reflect on city’s progress since Martin Luther King Jr.
- Sen. Joe Morrissey backs out of interview with 8News as allegations of abuse, infidelity mount
- When private lives go public. The Morrissey saga hits social media.
- Blacksburg’s housing shortage spurs debate over density and affordable housing
- Williamsburg teen found on remote Windsor logging path died from gunshot wound, medical examiner says
- Sources: Commanders sale coming ‘soon’ as top candidates take shape
- D.C.-area forecast: Morning rain today but a dry and warm Wednesday
